Exhaust System - Manifold to Converter Leak
TSB 04-14-307/26/04
EXHAUST LEAK - EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO
CATALYTIC CONVERTER ATTACHMENT POINTS
LINCOLN:
2004 Town Car
ISSUE
Some 2004 Town Car vehicles may exhibit an exhaust leak(s) at the right and/or left side exhaust manifold to catalytic converter attachment points.
ACTION
To service, refer to the following procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Start vehicle and raise on hoist.
2. Inspect right and left side exhaust manifold to catalytic converter attachment points for exhaust leak(s).
3. If exhaust leak is present lower vehicle and turn off engine.
4. Raise vehicle on hoist.
5. Loosen both exhaust manifold to catalytic converter attachment nuts on the affected side(s).
NOTE
IT IS ONLY NECESSARY TO LOOSEN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER NUTS ON THE SIDE WHERE A LEAK IS PRESENT. DO NOT LOOSEN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER NUTS ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES UNLESS NECESSARY.
6. Neutralize the exhaust manifold to catalytic converter attachment point(s) and retorque the nuts to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
7. Verify repair.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
041403A Loosen Retainers From 0.3 Hr.
Catalytic Converter To
Exhaust Manifold,
Neutralize And Re-Torque
Retainers (Includes Time
To Perform On Both Sides
If Necessary)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
5E212 07
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