Exhaust Manifold - LH: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Ford Pickup and 2010 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install 8 new exhaust manifold-to-cylinder head studs.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
Using new exhaust manifold gaskets, position the 2 gaskets and the exhaust manifold and install 8 new exhaust manifold nuts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) in the sequence shown in illustration.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Bolts Loosening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the exhaust manifold heat shield and install the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 14 Nm (124 lb-in).
Install the 4 exhaust Y-pipe flange nuts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Install the degas bottle assembly. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Install the LH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .