Exhaust Manifold LH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) (9F472) electrical connector.

Fig 1: Identifying Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (9F472) Electrical Connector
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Remove the oil level indicator tube (6754).
- Remove the nut.
- Remove the tube.
Fig 2: Identifying Oil Level Indicator Tube (6754)
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Disconnect the power steering pressure line (3A714) from the power steering pump.
- Loosen the compression nut.
Fig 3: Identifying Compression Nut
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Position the power steering pressure line aside.
- Remove the nut.
Fig 4: Identifying Power Steering Pressure Line
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If equipped, disconnect the secondary air injection tube from the exhaust manifold (9431).
- Loosen the compression nut.
Fig 5: Identifying Compression Nut
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Separate the dual converter Y-pipe from the exhaust manifold.
- Remove the nuts.
Fig 6: Identifying Dual Converter Y-Pipe
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Remove the four exhaust manifold bolts and two stud bolts.

Fig 7: Identifying Four Exhaust Manifold Bolts And Two Stud Bolts
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Remove the exhaust manifold and the exhaust manifold gasket (9448).
- Discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
Fig 8: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Gasket
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