Exhaust Manifold - LH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
Raise and support the vehicle.
If equipped, disconnect the EGR-to-exhaust manifold tube lower fitting.

Fig 1: Disconnecting EGR-To-Exhaust Manifold Tube Lower Fitting
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Remove the nuts.

Fig 2: Removing Nuts
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the exhaust manifold nuts and the exhaust manifold (9430). Discard the exhaust manifold gaskets (9448).

Fig 3: Removing Exhaust Manifold Nuts And Exhaust Manifold
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Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. Refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .