Exhaust Manifold - RH, All Wheel Drive (AWD): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install 6 new RH exhaust manifold studs.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).

Fig 1: Locating Exhaust Manifold Studs

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NOTE: The catalytic converter heat shield must be positioned up into the engine compartment prior to installing the power steering rack heat shield.

Position the catalytic converter heat shield into the engine compartment.
Install the power steering rack heat shield and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Rack Shield & Bolts

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Install a new gasket, the RH exhaust manifold and 6 new nuts.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in) in the sequence shown.

Fig 3: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of RH Exhaust Manifold Nuts

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Install the RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.
Install the EGR tube. For additional information, refer to ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL - 3.0L (4V) article.