Contour V6-153 2.5L DOHC (1996)
13.
Install new DPFE hoses. See Figure 3.
14.
Tighten rear (right) catalyst/exhaust manifold retaining nuts in sequence shown in Figure 2, to 18-22 N-m (13-16 lb/ft).
15.
Install oxygen sensor into rear (right) catalyst/exhaust manifold. Tighten sensor to 35-46 N-m (26-34 lb/ft).
16.
Route oxygen sensor wiring to the oxygen sensor. Do not connect wiring.
17.
Position alternator back into position, then install retaining bolts.
18.
Install alternator rear bracket. Tighten retaining bolt to 20-30 N-m (15-22 lb/ft).
19.
Install serpentine drive belt on alternator pulley.
20.
Connect alternator electrical wiring.
21.
Position right driveshaft bearing support bracket, then install retaining bolts. Tighten to 21-32 N-m (15-23 lb/ft).
22.
Install right driveshaft bearing support shield, then install retaining nuts.
23.
Install right wheelwell splash shield.
24.
Position Y-pipe on mounting bracket and both catalyst/exhaust manifolds.
25.
Install Y-pipe on mounting bracket retaining nut. Do not final torque retaining nut at this time.
26.
Install Y-pipe-to-both catalyst/exhaust manifold flange retaining nuts. Tighten nuts to 34-36 N-m (26-33 lb/ft).
27.
Tighten Y-pipe mounting bracket retaining nut to 30-40 N-m (22-30 lb/ft).
28.
Install flex-pipe hanger to underbody.
29.
Install new gaskets on muffler inlet and flex-pipe inlet.
30.
Position three-way catalytic converter/flex-pipe on muffler inlet and Y-pipe.
31.
Install three-way catalytic converter to Y-pipe retaining nuts. Tighten nuts to 30-40 N-m (22-30 lb/ft).