Exhaust Manifold - RH: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the RH turbocharger. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - TURBOCHARGER .
- Remove the 8 exhaust manifold 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 8 RH exhaust manifold studs.
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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.