Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Exhaust Manifold LH

Removal and Installation

1. Position the steering wheel straight ahead and lock the column.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.

3. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.

4. Remove the dual converter Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to Section.

5. Remove and discard the pinch bolt.

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6. Separate the steering coupler.

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7. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube at the exhaust manifold.

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8. Remove the exhaust manifold.

1. Remove the nuts.

2. Remove the exhaust manifold.

3. Remove and discard the gasket.

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9. Remove the oil level indicator tube.

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10. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.

11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

  • Use a new exhaust manifold gasket.

Exhaust Manifold LH

 

Exhaust Manifold LH

 

Exhaust Manifold LH

 

Exhaust Manifold LH

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