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Exhaust Manifold - LH: Removal

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  1. Remove the LH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  2. Remove the LH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S). For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the 3 bolts and the LH exhaust manifold heat shield.
  4. Remove the 6 nuts and the LH exhaust manifold.
    • Discard the nuts and gasket.
  5. Clean and inspect the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD CLEANING AND INSPECTION .
  6. Remove and discard the 6 LH exhaust manifold studs.
    Fig 1: Locating LH Exhaust Manifold Studs
    G06269806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Clean the exhaust manifold mating surface of the cylinder head with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
    NOTE: 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.
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