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LH Exhaust Manifold: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the 2 steering column dash boot nuts.
    Fig 1: Locating Steering Column Dash Boot Nuts
    G08641342Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent).

    Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.

    Fig 2: Holding Steering Wheel Using Suitable Holding Device
    G08641343Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. NOTE: Base 5.0L (4V) vehicle shown in illustration, Boss® 302 similar.

    If equipped, remove the 4 nuts and the strut tower cross brace.

    Fig 3: Locating Strut Tower Cross Brace And Nuts
    G08641344Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. NOTE: The engine appearance cover rubber grommets may remain on the cover. If so, remove the grommets from the cover and install them on the intake manifold before installing the cover.

    If equipped, remove the engine appearance cover.

    Fig 4: Locating Engine Appearance Cover
    G08641345Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the sound enhancement pipe from the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe and the ACL. For additional information, refer to the exploded view in INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & INTAKE AIR FILTERING SYSTEM -- MUSTANG .
    • Position the sound enhancement pipe aside.
  8. Remove the LH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  9. Disconnect the LH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Locating LH Heated Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connector
    G08641346Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the bolt and position the steering intermediate shaft aside.
    Fig 6: Locating Steering Intermediate Shaft And Bolt
    G08641347Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the 8 nuts and the LH exhaust manifold.
    • Discard the gasket.
  12. Clean and inspect the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  13. Remove and discard the 8 LH exhaust manifold studs.
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