Catalytic Converter - 3.0L LH Manifold: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the 6 new LH catalytic converter manifold studs.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
- Position a new LH catalytic converter manifold gasket on the studs.
- Position the LH catalytic converter manifold and finger tighten the 6 new nuts.
- Install a new gasket and the 2 nuts at the LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust flexible pipe.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Position the LH catalytic converter manifold and tighten the 6 new nuts in the sequence shown, in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Install the shield bracket and the 2 LH catalytic converter manifold shield bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Tighten the 2 LH catalytic converter manifold bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Position the LH catalytic converter manifold shield and install the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the 2 LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts in 3 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten the passenger side nut to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten the driver side nut to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Stage 3: Tighten the passenger side nut to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Install the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) and the catalyst monitor sensor (CMS). For additional information refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - 3.0L (4V) .
- Install the oil level indicator and tube. For additional information, refer to ENGINE - 3.0L (4V) .
- Install a new oil filter.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) and then rotate an additional 180 degrees.
CAUTION:
Failure to tighten the catalytic converter manifold nuts to specification before installing the converter bracket bolts will cause the converter to develop an exhaust leak.
CAUTION:
Failure to tighten the catalytic converter manifold nuts to specification a second time will cause the converter to develop an exhaust leak.
NOTE:
Make sure to tighten the nuts in the sequence shown in 2 stages.