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Exhaust Manifold - RH: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the LH and RH battery ground cables. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Vehicles with automatic transmission 

  4. Remove the transmission fluid indicator. Remove the retaining nut and position the transmission fluid tube off the stud.
    Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Fluid Indicator Retaining Nut
    G03899172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Separate the transmission fluid tube and position aside.
    Fig 2: Locating Transmission Fluid Tube
    G03907166Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. All vehicles 

  7. Prior to removing the exhaust manifold, inspect the exhaust manifold for warpage with a feeler gauge between the manifold and the cylinder head. Record the measurement and compare with the specifications.
  8. Remove the RH bolts for the turbocharger adapter pipe.
    Fig 3: Removing Turbocharger Adapter Pipe Bolts
    G03899540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. NOTE: Bottom bolts shown, top bolts similar.
    Fig 4: Removing RH Exhaust Manifold Bolts
    G03899541Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the bolts and the RH exhaust manifold.