Fusion L4-2.3L VIN Z (2006)
3. Remove the generator air inlet duct.
4. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (H02S) and 2 catalyst monitor sensor (CMS) electrical connectors.
5. Remove the wiring harness bracket off the stud and position it aside.
6. Remove the 2 catalytic converter manifold-to-exhaust flexible pipe nuts.
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Discard the gasket and the 2 nuts.
7. Remove the 4 heat shield bolts and the heat shield.
8. Remove the 2 catalytic converter manifold shield bracket bolts and the bracket.
9. Loosen the 2 catalytic converter manifold bracket bolts.
10. Disconnect the secondary injection hose from the catalytic converter manifold.
11. NOTE: If installing a new catalytic converter manifold, remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) and the catalyst monitor sensors for installation
in the new catalytic converter manifold.