Exhaust Manifold LH: Removal
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- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING - 3.5L DURATEC (202KW 275PS) 3.5L ECOBOOST (235KW 320PS)
- Disconnect the LH HO2S, catalyst monitor sensor and the wiring harness retainers.
- Disconnect the RH HO2S and catalyst monitor sensor and the wiring harness retainer.
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- Remove the exhaust flange bolts and detach the exhaust hanger.
- Clean the catalytic converter-to-muffler sealing surfaces.
- Remove and discard the LH catalytic converter flange nuts.
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- Remove and discard the RH catalytic converter flange nuts and position rearward.
- Clean the catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold sealing surfaces.
- Remove the bolts and the exhaust manifold heat shield.
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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.
- Clean the cylinder head-to-exhaust manifold sealing surfaces.
- Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. Refer to: Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection .