Contour V6-153 2.5L DOHC (1996)
2.
Tighten oxygen sensor to 35-46 N-m (26-34 lb/ft).
Installation
1.
Install any studs that unscrewed from the head.
2.
Position new manifold gaskets on both heads.
3.
Position new front (left) catalyst/exhaust manifold in the vehicle.
4.
Install new front (left) catalyst/exhaust manifold retaining nuts. Tighten the retaining nuts in sequence shown in Figure 2, to 18-22 N-m (13-16
lb/ft).
5.
Connect the front (left) oxygen sensor electrical connector.
6.
Install the air deflector.
7.
Position new rear (right) catalyst/exhaust manifold in the vehicle.
8.
Install new catalyst/exhaust manifold nuts. Do not final torque retaining nuts at the time.
9.
Lower the vehicle.
10.
Connect the EGR tube to the EGR valve. Do not final torque retaining nut at this time.
11.
Raise and support the vehicle.
12.
Connect the EGR tube to the rear (right) catalyst/exhaust manifold.