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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 JACKING & LIFTING -- ESCAPE, ESCAPE HYBRID, MARINER & MARINER HYBRID .
  2. Remove the exhaust downpipe and exhaust intermediate pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  3. Disconnect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
  4. Remove the 4 exhaust manifold heat shield bolts and the heat shield.
  5. Remove and discard the 7 exhaust manifold nuts.
  6. Remove the exhaust manifold and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
  7. Remove and discard the 7 exhaust manifold studs.
  8. Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .