Removal And Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Pickup, 2009 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2009 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2009 Ford Cab & Chassis. 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. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Remove the 4 exhaust Y-pipe flange nuts.
- Remove the 3 bolts and the exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Remove the 10 nuts and the exhaust manifold.
- Discard the 10 nuts.
- Inspect the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
- Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gaskets. Clean the sealing surfaces with motorcraft metal surface prep.
- Remove and discard the 10 exhaust manifold-to-cylinder head studs.
NOTE:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant. Failure to follow this procedure may cause future oil leakage.
NOTE:
Clean the sealing surfaces with motorcraft metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.