Exhaust Manifold - LH: Installation

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Install 6 new LH exhaust manifold studs.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

NOTE: Failure to tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to specification a second time will cause the exhaust manifold to develop an exhaust leak.

Using a new gasket, install the LH exhaust manifold and 6 new nuts. Tighten in 2 stages in the sequence shown in illustration:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 19 Nm (168 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Identifying LH Exhaust Manifold And Nuts Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the LH exhaust manifold heat shield and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Install the LH front wheel and tire. For additional information, REFER to WHEELS AND TIRES .
Raise the catalytic converter and install the new LH and RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
- Tighten to 45 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Position the exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe and install the 2 new bolts.
- Tighten the inner exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolt to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
- Tighten the outer exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolt to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Exhaust Y-Pipe Dual Catalytic Converter-To-Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect and attach the RH and LH HO2S electrical connectors.