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Exhaust Manifold - LH: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
    2. NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device, such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent.
    Fig 1: Holding Steering Wheel
    G07479535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
  3. Remove the LF front splash shield. For additional information, refer to BODY PANEL SYSTEM - FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
    4. NOTE: Do not allow the steering column shaft to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
    Fig 2: Locating Upper Steering Column Shaft-To-Steering Column Bolt
    G07479536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove and discard the upper steering column shaft-to-steering column bolt and disconnect the upper steering column shaft from the steering column.
  5. Remove the 4 exhaust manifold-to-catalytic converter nuts (2 LH and 2 RH).
    Fig 3: View Of Exhaust Manifold-To-Catalytic Converter Nuts
    G07479537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. If equipped with an engine block heater, disconnect the engine block heater electrical connector and position the wiring harness aside.
  7. Remove the 2 bolts and the exhaust shield.
    Fig 4: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield And Bolts
    G07479538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 8 exhaust manifold nuts, the 8 studs, the exhaust manifold and the 2 exhaust manifold gaskets.
    • Discard the exhaust manifold nuts, studs and gaskets.
    9. NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These may cause scratches and gouges resulting in leak paths. Use a plastic scraper to clean the sealing surfaces.
    NOTE: Clean the sealing surfaces with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
  9. Remove and discard the 2 exhaust manifold gaskets. Clean the sealing surfaces with metal surface prep.
  10. Inspect the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
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