Escape 4WD V6-3.0L (2008)
3. Disconnect the LH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) and the LH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connectors.
4. Using the special tool, remove the H02S.
5. CAUTION: Do not allow the exhaust Y-pipe to hang from the flexible end. Support the exhaust Y-pipe or damage to the exhaust system
may occur.
Remove and discard the 4 exhaust Y-pipe nuts and position the exhaust Y-pipe aside.
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Discard the gasket.
6. Remove and discard the 6 LH catalytic converter manifold nuts.
7. Remove the LH catalytic converter from the vehicle.
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Discard the LH catalytic converter manifold gasket.
8. Remove and discard the 6 LH catalytic converter manifold studs.
9. Clean and inspect the LH catalytic converter manifold.
Installation
1. Install the 6 new LH catalytic converter manifold studs.
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Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).
2. Position a new LH catalytic converter manifold gasket.
3. 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 in 2 stages.
Position the LH catalytic converter and tighten the 6 exhaust manifold nuts in 2 stages in the sequence shown.
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Stage 1: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
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Stage 2: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
