Exhaust Manifold: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING -- ESCAPE, ESCAPE HYBRID, MARINER & MARINER HYBRID .
- Remove the exhaust downpipe and exhaust intermediate pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Disconnect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
- Remove the 4 exhaust manifold heat shield bolts and the heat shield.
- Remove and discard the 7 exhaust manifold nuts.
- Remove the exhaust manifold and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
- Remove and discard the 7 exhaust manifold studs.
- Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .