Mountaineer 2WD V8-4.6L (2010)
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
2. Detach the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge valve from the bracket and position the valve aside.
3. NOTICE: Do not allow the lower steering column shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or the clockspring may be
damaged. If there is evidence that the lower steering column shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For
additional information, refer to Restraint Systems.
Remove the intermediate steering shaft pinch bolt and disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the lower steering column shaft.
4. Remove the 4 nuts and disconnect the dual converter Y-pipe from the exhaust manifolds.
5. Remove the 2 nuts and position the battery cable bracket aside.
6. Remove the 3 bolts and the LH exhaust manifold heat shield.
7. Remove and discard the pushpin.
8. Remove the 8 nuts, the LH exhaust manifold and the 2 gaskets.
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Deflect the inner fender splash shield and remove the manifold between the splash shield and the frame rail.
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Discard the nuts and the gaskets.
9. Remove and discard the 8 LH exhaust manifold studs.
Installation
1. Clean and inspect the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Engine.
2. Install 8 new LH exhaust manifold studs.
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Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
3. Position the 2 new gaskets, the LH exhaust manifold and install 8 new nuts finger-tight.
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Deflect the inner fender splash shield and insert the exhaust manifold between the splash shield and the frame rail.
