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.

Remove the LH exhaust manifold to pipe nuts.

Fig 1: Removing LH Exhaust Manifold To Pipe Nuts
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Remove the coolant tube bracket bolt.

Fig 2: Removing Coolant Tube Bracket Bolt
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Disconnect and unclip the LH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector from the coolant tube.

Fig 3: Disconnecting LH Heated Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connector From Coolant Tube
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Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the pin-type retainers, bolts and the front splash shield.

Fig 4: Removing Pin-Type Retainers, Bolts And Front Splash Shield
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Remove the lower exhaust manifold nuts.

Fig 5: Removing Lower Exhaust Manifold Nuts
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Remove the coolant tube lower bracket bolt.

Fig 6: Removing Coolant Tube Lower Bracket Bolt
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the upper nuts and the exhaust manifold.
- Discard the gasket.
Fig 7: Removing Upper Nuts And Exhaust Manifold
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