Exhaust Manifold - RH: Removal

All vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
4. Remove the throttle body (TB). For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 4.6L (3V) .
5. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
6. Remove the 2 RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
7. Remove the 2 LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
8. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and the radiator sight shield.
9. Using a suitable belt tensioner release tool, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and position the accessory drive belt aside from the generator pulley.
Fig 1: Rotating Tensioner Clockwise
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10. Remove the 2 outer generator bracket bolts.
11. Remove the 2 lower generator nuts.
12. Disconnect the generator electrical connector and pin-type retainer.
13. Position the B+ terminal cover aside and remove the B+ terminal nut.
    • Remove the generator.
14. Install the special tools.
Fig 2: Installing Special Tool (303-050)
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Bullitt vehicles 

15. Remove the 4 nuts and the strut tower cross brace.
Fig 3: Locating Strut Tower Cross Brace & Nuts
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All vehicles 

16. Install the special tool.
Fig 4: Installing Special Tool (303-F072)
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NOTE: Both the RH and LH engine support insulator nuts must be removed to allow the engine to be raised.
NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
17. Remove the RH and LH engine support insulator nuts.
Fig 5: Locating Engine Support Insulator Nuts
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18. Using the special tool, raise the engine 40 mm (1.57 in).
Fig 6: Installing Special Tool (303-F072)
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19. Remove the nut and the ground wire from the stud bolt.
Fig 7: Identifying Ground Wire And Nut
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Vehicles with automatic transmission 

20. Remove the nut and position aside the transmission cooler tube bracket.
Fig 8: Locating Transmission Cooler Tube Bracket And Nut
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All vehicles 

21. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 stud bolts and the RH engine support bracket.
22. Remove the 8 nuts and the exhaust manifold.
    • Discard the nuts and gaskets.
23. Clean and inspect the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
24. Remove and discard the 8 RH exhaust manifold studs.
CAUTION: 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.
25. Clean the sealing surfaces with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.