Exhaust Manifold - RH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. 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 .
Detach and disconnect the RH and LH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connectors.
Remove the 2 exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolts and separate.
- Discard the 2 bolts.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Exhaust Y-Pipe Dual Catalytic Converter-To-Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the LH and RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts and lower the catalytic converter assembly.
Remove the RH front wheel and tire. For additional information, REFER to WHEELS AND TIRES .
Remove the 2 bolts and the RH exhaust manifold heat shield.
Remove the 6 nuts and the RH exhaust manifold.
- Discard the nuts and gasket.
Clean and inspect the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information, REFER to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Remove and discard the 6 RH 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.

Clean the exhaust manifold mating surface of the cylinder head with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.