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2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Item Description
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Item Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
| Description | Nm | lb-ft | lb-in | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A/C compressor bolts | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Catalytic converter heat shield bolts (3.0L) | 10 | - | 89 | ||
| Catalytic converter manifold nuts (hybrid) (1) | - | - | - | ||
| Catalytic converter manifold nuts LH (3.0L) (1) | - | - | - | ||
| Catalytic converter manifold studs LH (3.0L) | 11 | - | 97 | ||
| Catalytic converter manifold studs (hybrid) | 17 | - | 150 | ||
| Catalytic converter manifold nuts RH (3.0L) | 40 | 30 | - | ||
| Catalytic converter-to-exhaust Y-pipe spring nuts | - | - | - | ||
| Catalytic converter-to-intermediate pipe spring nuts | - | - | - | ||
| Catalytic converter-to-manifold studs RH (3.0L) | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Exhaust bracket bolts (2.5L and hybrid) | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Exhaust downpipe-to-exhaust manifold nuts (2.5L) | 40 | 30 | - | ||
| Exhaust downpipe-to-exhaust manifold studs (2.5L) | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Intermediate pipe-to-catalytic converter manifold nuts (hybrid) | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Intermediate pipe-to-exhaust downpipe nuts (2.5L) | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| LH and RH catalytic converter manifold-to-Y-pipe nuts (3.0L) | 25 | 18 | - | ||
| Resonator-to-muffler spring nuts | - | - | - | ||
| Service clamp nuts | 47 | 35 | - | ||
| Worm gear clamp | 7 | - | 62 | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.