Contour V6-153 2.5L DOHC (1996)
22.
Remove the retaining nuts from the front (left) catalyst/exhaust manifold.
23.
Remove the front (left) catalyst/exhaust manifold from the vehicle.
24.
Remove exhaust manifold gasket.
COMPONENT TRANSFER
1.
Transfer the oxygen sensor from the old front (left) catalyst/exhaust manifold to the new catalyst/exhaust manifold.
2.
Tighten oxygen sensor to 35-46 Nm (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 manifold retaining nuts. Tighten the retaining nuts in sequence shown in Figure 1, to 18-22 Nm (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 retaining nuts.Do not final torque retaining nuts at this time.
9.
Lower the vehicle.
10.
Connect the EGR tube to the EGR valve.Do not final torque retaining nuts at this time.
11.
Raise and support the vehicle.
12.
Connect the EGR tube to the rear (right) catalyst/exhaust manifold.