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Exhaust Manifold - RH: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the EGR tube. For additional information, refer to ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL - 3.0L (4V) .
  3. Remove the RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
    4. NOTE: The heat shield that was unbolted from the exhaust manifold during removal of the RH catalytic converter cannot be removed from the vehicle until the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) bracket is removed.
  4. Remove the 5 bolts and the PTU bracket.
    • Remove the catalytic converter heat shield from the vehicle.
      Fig 1: Locating Bolts And PTU Bracket
      G06263453Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the 6 nuts and the RH exhaust manifold.
    • Discard the gasket and nuts.
      Fig 2: Locating RH Exhaust Manifold And Nuts
      G06263450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Clean and inspect the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  7. Remove and discard the 6 RH exhaust manifold studs.
    Fig 3: Locating RH Exhaust Manifold Studs
    G06095735Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. 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.
  8. Clean the exhaust manifold mating surface of the cylinder head with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.


  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the EGR tube. For additional information, refer to ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL - 3.0L (4V) .
  3. Remove the RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
    4. NOTE: The heat shield that was unbolted from the exhaust manifold during removal of the RH catalytic converter cannot be removed from the vehicle until the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) bracket is removed.
  4. Remove the 5 bolts and the PTU bracket.
    • Remove the catalytic converter heat shield from the vehicle.
      Fig 1: Locating Bolts And PTU Bracket
      G06263453Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the 6 nuts and the RH exhaust manifold.
    • Discard the gasket and nuts.
      Fig 2: Locating RH Exhaust Manifold And Nuts
      G06263450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Clean and inspect the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  7. Remove and discard the 6 RH exhaust manifold studs.
    Fig 3: Locating RH Exhaust Manifold Studs
    G06095735Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. 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.
  8. Clean the exhaust manifold mating surface of the cylinder head with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
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