Exhaust Manifold RH: Installation

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- Install the new exhaust manifold studs.
  Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
- Install the new exhaust manifold gasket.
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NOTE: Failure to tighten the exhaust manifold nuts to specification a second time will cause the exhaust manifold to develop an exhaust leak.

Install the exhaust manifold and the new nuts.

Torque: Stage 1: 168 lb.in (19 Nm) | Stage 2: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

Fig 1: RH Exhaust Manifold Tightening Sequence
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Install a new EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube gasket.

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1. NOTE: Apply anti-seize to the EGR exhaust manifold tube nut threads before installation.
  
  Install the EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube and finger tighten the nut.
  
  Material: Motorcraft® High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant / XL-2
2. Install the EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube bolts finger tight.
3. Install the support bracket bolt finger tight.
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1. Tighten the EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube nut.
  Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
2. Tighten the EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube bolts.
  Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
3. Tighten the support bracket bolt.
  Torque: Stage 1: 177 lb.in (20 Nm) | Stage 2: 45°
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Install the RH fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
Install the new RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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Install the new LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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- Position the exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe and install the bolts.
- Tighten the inner exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolt.
  Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)
- Tighten the outer exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolt.
  Torque: 46 lb.ft (63 Nm)
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If equipped, install the skid plate and the bolts.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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If equipped, install the underbody shield and bolts.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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If equipped, install the transmission housing cover and the bolts
Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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Start the engine and check the exhaust for leaks.