Exhaust Manifold RH: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 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 .
-
NOTE: The exhaust manifold heat shield provides critical protection for dual generator-equipped engines. If removed, it must be properly reinstalled.
Engines equipped with dual generators. Remove the bolts and the exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Remove the EGR cooler exhaust tube from the exhaust.
- Remove the RH turbocharger. Refer to: Turbocharger RH .
- Remove and discard the EGR to exhaust manifold connector.
- Remove the nuts and the RH exhaust manifold. Discard the nuts.
- Remove the nuts, the RH exhaust manifold gasket and discard.
-
- Clean and inspect the 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 with metal surface prep wipes. Follow the directions on the packaging.
Material
: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B