Exhaust Manifold - LH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Whenever turbocharger air intake system components are removed, always cover open ports to protect from debris. It is important that no foreign material enter the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes are susceptible to damage from even small particles. All components should be inspected and cleaned, if necessary, prior to installation or reassembly.

Remove the 2 top LH exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
Remove the 3 twist lock retainers and the underbody air duct.
Remove the LH catalytic converter. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER -- LH, 3.5L GTDI .
Remove the bottom bolt and the LH exhaust manifold heat shield.
Remove the 2 bolts and the upper LH turbocharger bracket-to-cylinder block bracket.
Loosen the 2 bolts for the LH lower turbocharger bracket.
Remove the 3 LH turbocharger-to-exhaust manifold bolts.
- Discard the bolts.
Remove and discard the gasket.
Remove the 8 LH exhaust manifold nuts and the exhaust manifold.
- Discard the nuts.
- Clean and inspect the LH exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD CLEANING AND INSPECTION .
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.

Remove the 8 LH exhaust manifold studs and exhaust manifold gasket.
- Discard the studs and gasket.
- Clean the exhaust manifold mating surface of the cylinder head with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.