Exhaust Manifold - LH: Removal

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Remove the LH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Remove the LH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S). For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - 3.5L .
Remove the 3 bolts and the LH exhaust manifold heat shield.
Remove the 6 nuts and the LH exhaust manifold.
- Discard the nuts and gasket.
Clean and inspect the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Remove and discard the 6 LH exhaust manifold studs.

Fig 1: Location of LH Exhaust Manifold Studs
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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. Follow the directions on the packaging.