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Exhaust Intermediate Pipe: Installation

  1. Grind the spot weld and the tac weld from the Torca® clamp and remove the clamp.
  2. Clean the uneven surface area and position the new Torca® clamp.
    Fig 1: Identifying Torca® Clamp Installation Position
    G06064430Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the intermediate pipe with a new exhaust Y-pipe-to-resonator gasket and nuts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  4. NOTE: Make sure the clamp position is no more than 27.5 mm (1.08 in) or less than 25.5 mm (1 in) from the inlet of the resonator pipe.
    Fig 2: Identifying Clamp Position Dimension
    G06064431Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Make sure the back of the slot is covered by the clamp and the intermediate pipe button is fully seated inside the notch.
  6. Tighten the Torca® clamp.
    • Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).