Catalytic Converter - 3.0L RH Manifold, Front Wheel Drive (FWD): Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the 6 new RH catalytic converter manifold studs.
- Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
- Position a new RH catalytic converter manifold gasket on the studs.
- Position the RH catalytic converter manifold and tighten the 6 new nuts in the sequence shown, in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Install the shield bracket and the 2 RH catalytic converter manifold shield bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Tighten the 2 RH catalytic converter manifold bracket bolts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Position the RH catalytic converter manifold shield and install the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Connect the HO2S and catalyst monitor sensor electrical connectors.
- Install the EGR tube. For additional information, refer to ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL - 3.0L (4V) article.
- Install the exhaust flexible pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST FLEXIBLE PIPE - 2.3L, 3.0L .
CAUTION:
Failure to tighten the catalytic converter nuts to specification before installing the converter bracket bolts will cause the converter to develop an exhaust leak.
CAUTION:
Failure to tighten the catalytic converter nuts to specification a second time will cause the converter to develop an exhaust leak.
NOTE:
Make sure to tighten the nuts in the sequence shown in 2 stages.