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Exhaust Manifold - RH: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove the drive belt.
    Fig 1: Rotating Drive Belt Tensioner Clockwise
    G04583512Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
  5. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
  6. Remove the bolt from the transmission cooler tube bracket.
  7. Remove the nut and position aside the transmission cooler tube assembly.
  8. Remove the 3 bolts and position aside the A/C compressor.
  9. Remove the catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts and position aside the catalytic converter flange.
  10. Remove the 8 nuts, the exhaust manifold and the gasket.
    • Discard the nuts and gasket.
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