Left Side

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove oil level indicator tube support bracket retaining nut.
3. Remove engine control sensor wiring from oil level indicator tube bracket and remove oil level dipstick and oil level indicator tube.
4. Remove nuts retaining exhaust manifold to dual converter Y pipe.
5. Remove exhaust manifold retaining bolts and stud bolt, LH exhaust manifold and exhaust manifold gasket.

NOTE: Locate position of exhaust manifold stud bolt prior to removal.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean mating surfaces on the exhaust manifold, cylinder head and dual converter Y pipe.

NOTE: Lightly oil all bolt and stud bolt threads with clean engine oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G before installation except those specifying special sealant.








2. Position exhaust manifold gasket and LH exhaust manifold on the cylinder head and install exhaust manifold retaining bolts and stud bolt. Tighten to 20-25 Nm (15-18 ft. lbs.).
3. Connect dual converter Y pipe to the exhaust manifold. Tighten the retaining nuts to 34-47 Nm (25-34 ft. lbs.).
4. Install oil level indicator tube bracket and position electrical harness. Tighten nut to 16-20 Nm (12-14 ft. lbs.).
5. Connect battery ground cable.
6. Start engine and check for exhaust leaks.