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 .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
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 following items:
1. RH wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
2. RH fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
3. A/C compressor. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT .
Remove the bolts and the RH exhaust manifold heat shield.

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- Remove the exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolts and separate.
- Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
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Remove and discard the catalytic converter-to-LH exhaust manifold nuts.

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Remove and discard the catalytic converter-to-RH exhaust manifold nuts.
- Separate the exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter from the exhaust manifolds.
- Clean the exhaust mating surfaces.
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Remove and discard the RH exhaust manifold nuts.

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Remove and discard the RH exhaust manifold studs.

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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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