Exhaust Manifold LH: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position a new exhaust manifold gasket (9448) and install the exhaust manifold.

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Gasket
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Install the bolts.
- Tighten the bolts in sequence in two stages:
  1. Tighten to 10 Nm (8 lb-ft).
  2. Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
Fig 2: Identifying Bolts
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Connect the dual converter Y-pipe to the exhaust manifold.
- Install the nuts.
Fig 3: Identifying Dual Converter Y-Pipe
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If equipped, connect the secondary air injection tube to the exhaust manifold.

Fig 4: Identifying Nut Of Secondary Air Injection Tube
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Reposition the power steering pressure line and install the nut.

Fig 5: Identifying Power Steering Pressure Line
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Using the special tool, install a new seal on the power steering pressure line.

Fig 6: Installing A New Seal On Power Steering Pressure Line By Using Special Tool
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Connect the power steering pressure line to the power steering pump.

Fig 7: Identifying Nut Of Power Steering Pressure Line
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Coat the sealing surface of the oil level indicator tube with silicone gasket and sealant.

Fig 8: Identifying Coat Sealing Surface Of Oil Level Indicator Tube
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Install the oil level indicator tube.

Fig 9: Identifying Oil Level Indicator Tube
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Connect the HO2S electrical connector.

Fig 10: Identifying HO2S Electrical Connector
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Connect the battery.