Exhaust Manifold - LH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
Remove the nuts.

Fig 1: Locating Exhaust Manifold-To-Catalytic Converter Nuts

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Remove the exhaust manifold nuts and the exhaust manifold.
- Discard the exhaust manifold gaskets and the nuts.

Fig 2: Removing LH Exhaust Manifold

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Remove and discard the 10 exhaust manifold studs.

Fig 3: Exhaust Manifold Studs

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Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.