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Exhaust Manifold: Installation

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  1. Install new exhaust manifold-to-cylinder head studs.
    • Tighten to 17 Nm (13 lb-ft).
  2. Install a new exhaust manifold gasket.
  3. Position the exhaust manifold and install 7 new nuts.
    • Tighten to 54 Nm (40 lb-ft).
  4. Position the coolant tube and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  5. Position the generator and support bracket assembly and install the 5 bolts in the sequence shown, in 2 stages.
    Fig 1: Identifying Generator & Support Bracket Assembly
    GF0008955Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Stage 1: Install finger tight.
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  6. Connect the generator electrical connections.
    • Tighten the battery cable nut to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  7. Position the right inner splash shield and install the pushpins.
  8. NOTE: Lubricate the new O-ring seal with clean engine coolant prior to installation.
    Fig 2: Positioning Front Coolant Outlet Pipe & Bolts
    GF0008956Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using a new O-ring seal, position the front coolant outlet pipe and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  10. NOTE: Lubricate the new O-ring seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.
  11. Using a new O-ring seal, position the oil level indicator tube assembly and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  12. Install the oil level indicator.
  13. Connect the heater coolant hose to the front coolant outlet pipe.
  14. If equipped, install the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL article.
  15. Connect the upper radiator hose and the degas bottle coolant hose to the front coolant outlet pipe.
  16. Install the exhaust downpipe flange nuts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  17. Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE article.
  18. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  19. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.