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Exhaust Manifold LH: Removal

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    ALL ENGINES 

  1. Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  2. ROMEO ENGINE (4.6L) 

  3. Remove the differential pressure feedback exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Remove the system and hoses from the exhaust manifold to EGR valve tube.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
    G01536435Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the exhaust manifold to EGR valve tube.
    • Disconnect the upper and lower fittings.
    • Remove the tube.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Upper And Lower Fittings
    G01536436Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. WINDSOR ENGINE (5.4L) 

  6. Disconnect the upper connections of the exhaust manifold to EGR valve tube.
    • Disconnect the hoses to the differential pressure feedback EGR system.
    • Disconnect the upper fitting at the EGR valve.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Upper Fitting At EGR Valve
    G01536437Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. ALL ENGINES 

  8. Raise and support the vehicle.
  9. Remove the front fender splash shield (16103). For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  10. WINDSOR ENGINE (5.4L) 

  11. Disconnect the exhaust manifold to EGR valve tube fitting at the exhaust manifold and remove the tube.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Exhaust Manifold To EGR Valve Tube Fitting
    G01536438Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. ALL ENGINES 

  13. Remove the nuts.
    Fig 5: Removing Nuts
    G01536439Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the nuts and the exhaust manifold.
    Fig 6: Removing Exhaust Manifold
    G01536440Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket (9448).
    Fig 7: Removing Exhaust Manifold Gasket
    G01536441Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .