Exhaust Manifold LH: 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 .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Remove the following items:
1. Air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
2. Air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
3. LH wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
4. LH fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
NOTE: If equipped.

Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.

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NOTE: If equipped.

Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.

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NOTE: If equipped.

Remove the bolts and the skid plate.

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- Remove the oil level indicator.
- Remove the nuts.
- Remove the oil level indicator tube.
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Inspect the O-ring seal and replace as necessary.

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Remove the bolts and the LH exhaust manifold heat shield.

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

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1. Loosen the LH catalytic converter-to- RH catalytic converter Torca® clamp.
2. Lower the catalytic converter to disengage the catalytic converter flange from the LH exhaust manifold studs.
- Clean the catalytic converter-to-manifold mating surface.
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Remove and discard the nuts.
1. Remove the exhaust manifold.
2. Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. Refer to: Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection .
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Remove and discard the gasket and studs.

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