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 gasket and install the exhaust manifold.
- Tighten the nuts in the sequence shown.
Fig 1: Tightening Sequence Of Exhaust Manifold Nuts
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Position the coolant tubes and tighten the bolt.

Fig 2: Positioning Coolant Tubes And Tightening Bolt
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Connect the LH HO2S electrical connector.

Fig 3: Connecting LH HO2S Electrical Connector
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Install the LH exhaust manifold-to-pipe nuts.

Fig 4: Installing LH Exhaust Manifold-To-Pipe Nuts
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Raise the vehicle.
Install the coolant tube lower bracket bolt.

Fig 5: Installing Coolant Tube Lower Bracket Bolt
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Position the front splash shield and install the pin-type retainers and bolts.

Fig 6: Positioning Front Splash Shield And Installing Pin-Type Retainers And Bolts
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