Exhaust Manifold: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the air cleaner housing.
1. Disconnect electrical connector of the mass air flow (MAF) sensor.
2. Detach the intake hose.
- Remove the air cleaner housing from the rubber bushing.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner Housing
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Heated Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the heat shield.
1. Remove the nuts and the power steering high pressure tube.
2. Remove the nuts and the heat shield.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Heat Shield
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube.

Fig 4: Removing Exhaust Gas Recirculation Tube
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Loosen the EGR tube fitting approximately three turns.

Fig 5: Loosening EGR Tube Fitting
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the catalytic converter (TWC). For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Lower the vehicle.

CAUTION: Do not work on aluminum engine components until the engine is cold.

Remove the nuts, the exhaust manifold and the gasket.
- Discard the gasket.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Exhaust Manifold
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.