Catalytic Converter - LH Manifold: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Exhaust fasteners are of a torque prevailing design. Use only new fasteners with the same part number as the original. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of exhaust components.
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Always install new nuts, studs and gaskets. Clean flange faces prior to new gasket installation to make sure of correct sealing.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Remove the engine appearance cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE APPEARANCE COVER - EXPLODED VIEW (3.5L) or ENGINE APPEARANCE COVER -- EXPLODED VIEW (3.7L) .
- Remove the LH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S). For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS .
- Remove the 3 heat shield bolts and the heat shield.
- Disconnect the LH Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) electrical connector.
- Remove and discard the top 3 LH catalytic converter manifold-to-cylinder head nuts.
- Remove the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST Y-PIPE .
- Remove and discard the lower 3 LH catalytic converter manifold-to-cylinder head nuts.
- Remove the LH catalytic converter manifold and discard the gasket.
- Remove and discard the 6 LH catalytic converter manifold-to-cylinder head studs.