Exhaust Manifold RH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 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. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
If equipped, remove the bolts and the transmission housing cover.

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NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.

If equipped, remove the bolts and the underbody shield.

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NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.

If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.

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NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

Remove the exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolts and separate.

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NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

Remove and discard the LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.

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NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

Remove and discard the RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.

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Remove the RH fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
1. NOTE: Apply penetrating oil to the EGR exhaust manifold tube nut before loosening.
  
  Loosen the EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube nut.
  
  Material: Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock Lubricant / XL-1
2. Remove the EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube bolts.
3. Remove the support bracket bolt and the EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube.
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Remove and discard the EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube gasket.

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- Remove the nuts and the exhaust manifold.
- Discard the nuts.
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- Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
- Remove and discard the exhaust manifold studs.
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Clean and inspect the RH exhaust manifold. Refer to: Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection .
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.

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