Exhaust Manifold - RH: Removal

Remove the RH catalytic converter. REFER to CATALYTIC CONVERTER - RH, FWD , or REFER to CATALYTIC CONVERTER - RH, AWD .
Disconnect the RH HO2S electrical connector.

Fig 1: Locating RH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 6 nuts and the RH exhaust manifold.
1. Discard the nuts and gasket.
Clean and inspect the RH exhaust manifold. REFER to EXHAUST MANIFOLD CLEANING AND INSPECTION .
Remove and discard the 6 RH exhaust manifold studs.

Fig 2: Locating RH 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 Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.