Exhaust Manifold LH: 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 .
Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
Remove the following items:
1. Remove the exhaust crossover pipe. Refer to: Exhaust Crossover Pipe .
2. Remove the generator. Refer to: Generator - 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel .
Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the lower radiator coolant tube. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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If equipped, disconnect the block heater cord retainers.

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Remove the bolts and the lower radiator coolant tube.

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Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the lower radiator coolant tube.

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If equipped, disconnect the block heater cord retainer and the electrical connector.

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Disconnect and position aside the fuel tubes.

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Disconnect the EP (exhaust pressure) sensor and the CKP sensor electrical connectors. Disconnect the retainers position aside the wiring.

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Remove the nuts and the fuel tube support bracket.

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Remove the nut, the bolt and the LH exhaust manifold heat shield.

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Remove the oil level indicator.

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- Disconnect the wire retainers from the oil level indicator tube.
- Remove the stud bolt, the bolt and the oil level indicator tube.
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Remove the stud bolt. Disconnect the tube nut and remove the EP sensor assembly.

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Remove the bolts and the EGR cooler coolant tube.

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Remove and discard the EGR cooler coolant tube O-ring seal and the grommet.

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Remove the bolts and the EGR cooler-to-exhaust manifold tube. Remove and discard the gaskets.

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NOTE: Coolant tubes removed for clarity.

Remove the bolts and the exhaust manifold heat shield. Discard the bolts.

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- Remove and discard the nuts.
- Remove the exhaust manifold.
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- Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
- Inspect the exhaust manifold studs. Replace as necessary.
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Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. Refer to: Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection .