Exhaust Manifold - LH: 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 .
- Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe and air cleaner cover as an assembly. For additional information, REFER to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
- Remove the 2 bolts and remove the lower steering column shaft.
- Remove the 3 bolts and the LH exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Remove the 2 catalytic converter-to-LH exhaust manifold nuts.
- Loosen the LH catalytic converter-to-RH catalytic converter Torca® clamp.
- Lower the catalytic converter to disengage the catalytic converter flange from the LH exhaust manifold studs.
- Remove the 8 LH exhaust manifold nuts.
- Working from under the hood, remove the LH exhaust manifold and gasket.
- Discard the gasket.
- Clean and inspect the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, REFER to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Remove and discard the 8 LH exhaust manifold studs.
- Clean the exhaust manifold mating surface of the cylinder head with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
NOTE:
Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent).
NOTE:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraper to clean the sealing surfaces.