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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2010MUSTANG BASE, 2D COUPE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 256 (ENGINE SYSTEM)IN-VEHICLE REPAIREXHAUST MANIFOLD - RHINSTALLATION
2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic

Exhaust Manifold - RH: Installation

2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install a new exhaust manifold gasket, the exhaust manifold and 8 new nuts.
    • Tighten in sequence shown to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 1: Installing Exhaust Manifold Gasket And Nuts
      G04583513Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the catalytic converter flange and install the catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
    • Tighten to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).
  3. Position the A/C compressor and install the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  4. Position the transmission cooler tube assembly and install the nut.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  5. Install the transmission cooler tube bracket bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
  6. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
  7. Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
  8. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise and install the drive belt.
    Fig 2: Rotating Drive Belt Tensioner Clockwise
    G04583514Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
    10. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  10. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
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