Exhaust Intermediate Pipe: Installation

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NOTE: Make sure the exhaust intermediate pipe is installed so the rear L-notch nub is at the 1 o'clock position.

Fig 1: Locating L-Notch On Exhaust Intermediate Pipe

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Position the exhaust intermediate pipe into the vehicle and install the 2 exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolts and tighten in the following sequence.
1. Snug the outer exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolt.
2. Tighten the inner exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolt to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
3. Tighten the outer exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolt to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
Install the muffler and tail pipe. For additional information, refer to Muffler and Tailpipe .