Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Pickup and 2007 Ford Cab & Chassis. 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 starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM - GASOLINE ENGINES article.
- Remove the RH inner fenderwell. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
- Remove the 4 exhaust manifold-to-catalytic converter nuts.
- To install, tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).
- 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 Nm (18 lb-ft) in the sequence shown.
- Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gaskets. Clean the sealing surfaces with metal surface prep.
- Inspect the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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.