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 .
Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, REFER to CLIMATE CONTROL .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, REFER to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the 3 bolts and the RH exhaust manifold heat shield.
Remove the 2 exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolts and separate.
- Discard the bolts.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Exhaust Y-Pipe Dual Catalytic Converter-To-Exhaust Intermediate Pipe And Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 catalytic converter-to-LH exhaust manifold nuts.

Fig 2: Locating Catalytic Converter-To-LH Exhaust Manifold Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 catalytic converter-to-RH exhaust manifold nuts.
- Separate the exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter from the exhaust manifolds.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Catalytic Converter-To-RH Exhaust Manifold Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 4 lower RH exhaust manifold nuts.
Remove the 4 top RH exhaust manifold nuts.
- Remove and discard the 4 top RH exhaust manifold studs.
Working from under the hood, remove the RH exhaust manifold and gasket.
- Discard the gasket.
Clean and inspect the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information, REFER to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Remove and discard the 4 lower 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 tools cause scratches and gouges which make 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.