Exhaust Manifold - LH: 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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent).

Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.

Fig 1: Holding Steering Wheel Using Tool
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe and air cleaner cover as an assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND 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.
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.