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Exhaust Manifold: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in Neutral, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to IDENTIFICATION CODES .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the exhaust flange nuts.
    Fig 1: Removing Exhaust Flange Nuts
    G03273637Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING .
  5. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  6. Disconnect the upper radiator hose and the engine reservoir hose.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Upper Radiator Hose
    G03273638Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING .
  8. Disconnect the heater hose.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Heater Hose
    G03273639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the oil level indicator and the upper bolt for the tube assembly.
    Fig 4: Removing Oil Level Indicator
    G03273640Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the lower bolt and remove the oil level indicator tube assembly.
    Fig 5: Removing Oil Level Indicator Tube Assembly
    G03273641Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the bolts and the front coolant outlet pipe.
    Fig 6: Removing Front Coolant Outlet Pipe
    G03273642Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the pushpins and position the right inner fender splash shield out of the way.
    Fig 7: Removing Right Inner Fender Splash Shield Pushpins
    G03273643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the alternator electrical connectors.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Alternator Electrical Connectors
    G03273644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the lower front end accessory drive (FEAD) mounting bolts.
    Fig 9: Removing Lower FEAD Mounting Bolts
    G03273645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the upper mounting bolt and the FEAD assembly.
    Fig 10: Removing Upper FEAD Mounting Bolts
    G03273646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the two nuts and position the coolant tube out of the way.
    Fig 11: Removing Coolant Tube Nuts
    G03273647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    17. NOTE: Engine removed for clarity.
    Fig 12: Removing Exhaust Manifold
    G03273648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the nuts and the exhaust manifold.
  18. Remove the exhaust manifold gasket.
    Fig 13: Removing Exhaust Manifold Gasket
    G03273649Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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