Exhaust Manifold - RH: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan and 2011 Ford Fusion. 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 & LIFTING article.
- Remove the EGR tube. For additional information, refer to ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL - 3.0L (4V) -- FUSION & MILAN article.
- Remove the RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- Remove the 5 bolts and the PTU bracket.
- Remove the catalytic converter heat shield from the vehicle.
- Remove the 6 nuts and the RH exhaust manifold.
- Discard the gasket and nuts.
- Clean and inspect the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
- Remove and discard the 6 RH exhaust manifold studs.
- Clean the exhaust manifold mating surface of the cylinder head with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
NOTE:
The heat shield that was unbolted from the exhaust manifold during removal of the RH catalytic converter cannot be removed from the vehicle until the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) bracket is removed.
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.