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Exhaust Manifold - RH: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the EGR tube. Refer to ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL .
  3. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  4. Rotate the Supercharger (SC) drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove the drive belt from the SC drive pulley.
    Fig 1: Rotating SC Drive Belt Tensioner Clockwise
    G07474976Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the 8 pin-type retainers and the upper radiator sight shield.
    Fig 2: Locating Upper Radiator Sight Shield And Pin-Type Retainers
    G06403276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the Engine Lifting Bracket.
    Fig 3: Installing Engine Lifting Bracket
    G06394629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. NOTE: The heavy duty Engine Support Bar (303-F070) must be used with the draw screws from the light duty Engine Support Bar (303-F072). This will provide enough clearance between the SC and the Engine Support Bar, and enough clearance between the draw screw and the vehicle hood.

    Install the Engine Support Bars.

    • Remove the RH engine support insulator nut.
    • Using the Engine Support Bars, raise the RH side of the engine.
      Fig 4: Raising/Lowering RH Side Of Engine Using Engine Support Bars
      G06394717Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 3 bolts and lower the underbody shield.
    Fig 5: Locating Underbody Shield Bolts
    G07474057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the SC drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley.
  10. Remove the nut and disconnect the wiring harness retainers from the A/C compressor and stud bolts.
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  11. NOTE: The A/C compressor stud bolts must be loosened to gain access to the RH exhaust manifold nuts.

    Loosen the A/C compressor stud bolts 25 mm (0.98 in).

  12. Remove the 8 nuts and the RH exhaust manifold.
    • Discard the nuts and gaskets.
  13. Clean and inspect the RH exhaust manifold. Refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  14. Remove and discard the 8 RH exhaust manifold studs.
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