Exhaust Manifold: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Ford Pickup, 2001 Ford Econoline, 2000 Ford Pickup, and 2000 Ford Econoline. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
On left manifold, remove oil dipstick tube. On right manifold, remove EGR manifold tube. On both sides, disconnect oxygen sensor. Disconnect exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold. Remove exhaust manifold retaining bolts in reverse order. See Figure. Remove exhaust manifold and gasket.