Exhaust Manifold - RH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty and 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the RH inner fenderwell. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM - GASOLINE ENGINES .
Remove the 4 exhaust manifold-to-catalytic converter nuts (2 LH and 2 RH).

Fig 1: Locating Exhaust Manifold-To-Catalytic Converter Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 bolts and the exhaust shield.

Fig 2: Locating Exhaust Shield Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 8 exhaust manifold nuts, the 4 rear exhaust manifold studs, the exhaust manifold and the 2 exhaust manifold gaskets.
- Discard the exhaust manifold nuts, studs and gaskets.
Remove and discard the 4 front exhaust manifold studs.
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.

Remove and discard the 2 exhaust manifold gaskets. Clean the sealing surfaces with metal surface prep.
Inspect the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .