Exhaust Manifold - LH: Installation

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Install 8 new LH exhaust manifold studs.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Install a new gasket, the LH exhaust manifold and 8 new nuts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration in 2 stages.
  - Stage 1: Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  - Stage 2: Tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).
    
    Fig 1: Identifying LH Exhaust Manifold Nuts Tightening Sequence
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the LH catalytic converter onto the LH exhaust manifold and loosely install the 2 nuts.

Fig 2: Locating Catalytic Converter-To-LH Exhaust Manifold Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Tighten the LH catalytic converter-to-RH catalytic converter Torca® clamp to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Locating LH Catalytic Converter-To-RH Catalytic Converter Torca® Clamp
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Tighten the 2 new LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts in the following sequence.
1. Tighten the LH outer catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nut to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
2. Tighten the LH inner catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nut to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Identifying LH Catalytic Converter-To-Exhaust Manifold Nuts Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the LH exhaust manifold heat shield and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Install the lower steering column shaft and the 2 bolts.
1. Tighten the upper bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
2. Tighten the lower bolt to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Lower Steering Column Shaft Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the air cleaner outlet pipe and air cleaner cover assembly. For additional information, REFER to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .