Exhaust Manifolds: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Ranger, and 1996 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
On right manifold, remove heater hose support bracket. Disconnect heater hoses. On left manifold, remove oil dipstick tube. Remove EGR manifold tube and EGR valve. Remove EGR transducer vacuum hoses. Remove EGR-to- intake manifold tube. Remove power steering hoses from power steering pump (if necessary). On both manifolds, disconnect exhaust pipe at exhaust manifold. Remove exhaust manifold retaining nuts. Remove exhaust manifold and gasket.