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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the air cleaner intake pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
  3. Remove the 4 exhaust manifold-to-catalytic converter nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
  4. Remove the 2 bolts and the exhaust manifold heat shield.
    • To install, tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).


  1. Remove the 8 nuts, 8 studs and the exhaust manifold.
    • Discard the 8 nuts and studs.
    • To install, tighten the new studs to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    • To install, tighten the new nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft) in the sequence shown.
    Fig 1: Identifying Bolt Tightening/Loosening Sequence Of LH Exhaust Manifold
    GF0002767Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These may cause scratches and gouges resulting in leak paths. Use a plastic scraper to clean the sealing surfaces.
    NOTE: Clean the sealing surfaces with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
  3. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gaskets. Clean the sealing surfaces with metal surface prep.
  4. Inspect the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.