Exhaust Manifold - LH: Installation

All vehicles 

1. Install 8 new LH exhaust manifold studs.
   • Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
2. Install new exhaust manifold gaskets.
3. Install the exhaust manifold and 8 new nuts.
   • Tighten the nuts in the sequence shown to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 1: Tightening LH Exhaust Manifold Nuts In Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
4. Install the LH engine support insulator bracket and the 4 bolts.
   • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the wheel has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
5. Connect the steering coupling and install the new bolt.
   • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 2: Locating Steering Coupling
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
6. Using the special tool, lower the engine.
Fig 3: Installing Special Tool (303-F072)
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Bullitt vehicles 

7. Install the strut tower cross brace and the 4 nuts.
   • Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

All vehicles 

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
8. Install the RH and LH engine support insulator nuts.
   • Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
Fig 4: Locating Engine Support Insulator Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
9. Install the 2 LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
   • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
10. Install the 2 RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
11. Connect the LH HO2S electrical connector and wiring retainer.
Fig 5: Locating Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Make sure the B+ cable is positioned close to the generator when the nut is being tightened.
12. Position the generator and install the B+ terminal and nut.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
13. Connect the generator electrical connector and pin-type retainer.
14. Install the 2 lower generator nuts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
15. Install the 2 outer generator bracket bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
16. Using a suitable belt tensioner release tool, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and position the accessory drive belt onto the generator pulley.
Fig 6: Rotating Tensioner Clockwise
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
17. Install the radiator sight shield and 6 pin-type retainers.
18. Install the TB. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 4.6L (3V) .
19. Install the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
20. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .