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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 - F150 PICKUP article.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES -- F150 PICKUP
  3. Remove the throttle body (TB). For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM & ENGINE CONTROLS - 5.4L (3V) -- F150 PICKUP
  4. Remove the 3 bolts and position the power steering fluid reservoir aside.
    Fig 1: Identifying P/S Reservoir & Fasteners
    G00520113Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the generator. For additional information, refer to GENERATOR AND REGULATOR -- F150 PICKUP
  6. Remove the upper radiator sight shield.
    Fig 2: Identifying Upper Radiator Sight Sheild
    G00520114Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the 2 bolts, release the cooling fan shroud from the bottom of the radiator and position the cooling fan shroud away from the radiator.
    Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Shroud & Fasteners
    G00520115Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the special tool.
    Fig 4: Identifying SST's
    G00520116Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. If equipped, remove the 4 bolts and the skid plate.
    Fig 5: Identifying Skid Plate & Fasteners
    G00520117Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: NOTE: RH shown, LH similar 
    Fig 6: Identifying Y Pipe & Fasteners
    G00520118Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove and discard the 4 exhaust Y-pipe flange nuts
  11. Remove the 2 exhaust Y-pipe-dual catalytic converter hanger bracket bolts from the crossmember.
    Fig 7: Identifying Y-Pipe-Dual Catalytic Converter Hanger Bracket Bolts
    G00520119Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Loosen the 2 transmission mount nuts.
    Fig 8: Identifying Transmission Mount & Fasteners
    G00520120Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM -- F150 PICKUP
  14. Remove the 2 RH engine support insulator nuts and washer.
    Fig 9: Identifying RH Engine Support Insulator & Fasteners
    G00520121Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the LH engine support insulator bolt.
    Fig 10: Identifying LH Engine Support Insulator & Fastener
    G00520122Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Using the special tools, raise the engine.
    Fig 11: Identifying SST's
    G00520123Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the RH inner fenderwell. For additional information, refer to BODY PANEL SYSTEM -- FRONT END BODY PANELS -- F150 PICKUP
  18. Remove the 3 A/C compressor bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.
  19. Remove and discard the 4 lower exhaust manifold nuts.
  20. Using a commercially available stud remover, remove and discard the 4 lower exhaust manifold-to-cylinder head studs.
  21. Remove and discard the 4 upper exhaust manifold nuts.
  22. Remove the RH exhaust manifold and discard the exhaust manifold gaskets.
  23. Using a commercially available stud remover, remove and discard the 4 upper exhaust manifold-to-cylinder head studs.
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