Exhaust Manifold - LH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the LH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.
Remove the LH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S). For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS article.
Remove the 3 bolts and the LH exhaust manifold heat shield.
Remove the 6 nuts and the LH exhaust manifold.
- Discard the nuts and gasket.
Clean and inspect the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
Remove and discard the 6 LH exhaust manifold studs.

Fig 1: Locating LH Exhaust Manifold Studs

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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.

Clean the exhaust manifold mating surface of the cylinder head with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.