Exhaust Manifold - LH: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Ford Pickup and 2010 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the LH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
- Remove the degas bottle assembly. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Remove the 4 exhaust Y-pipe flange nuts.
- Remove the 3 bolts and the exhaust manifold heat shield.
- Remove the 8 nuts, 8 exhaust manifold-to-cylinder head studs and the exhaust manifold.
- Discard the 8 nuts and the 8 studs.
- Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gaskets.
- Clean the sealing surfaces with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
- Inspect the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
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.