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Exhaust Manifold - LH: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
  4. Remove the throttle body (TB). For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 4.6L (3V) .
  5. Disconnect the LH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector and wiring retainer.
    6. Fig 1: Locating Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Electrical Connector
    GF0015197Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 2 RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
  7. Remove the 2 LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
  8. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and the radiator sight shield.
  9. Using a suitable belt tensioner release tool, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and position the accessory drive belt aside from the generator pulley.
    10. Fig 2: Rotating Tensioner Clockwise
    GF0000336Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the 2 outer generator bracket bolts.
  11. Remove the 2 lower generator nuts.
  12. Disconnect the generator electrical connector and pin-type retainer.
  13. Position the B+ terminal cover aside and remove the B+ terminal nut.
    • Remove the generator.
  14. Install the special tools.
    15. Fig 3: Installing Special Tool (303-050)
    GF0015030Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Bullitt vehicles 

  15. Remove the 4 nuts and the strut tower cross brace.
    16. Fig 4: Locating Strut Tower Cross Brace & Nuts
    GF0046320Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  16. Install the special tool.
    17. Fig 5: Installing Special Tool (303-F072)
    GF0015198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Both the RH and LH engine support insulator nuts must be removed to allow the engine to be raised.
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
  17. Remove the RH and LH engine support insulator nuts.
    18. Fig 6: Locating Engine Support Insulator Nuts
    GF0014720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Using the special tool, raise the engine 40 mm (1.57 in).
    19. Fig 7: Installing Special Tool (303-F072)
    GF0015198Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the wheel has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  19. Remove the bolt and disconnect the steering coupling.
    • Discard the bolt.
    20. Fig 8: Locating Steering Coupling
    GF0015199Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the 4 bolts and the LH engine support insulator bracket.
  21. Remove the 8 nuts and the exhaust manifold.
    • Discard the nuts and gaskets.
  22. Clean and inspect the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  23. Remove and discard the 8 LH exhaust manifold studs.
    24. CAUTION: 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.
  24. Clean the sealing surfaces with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
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