Mountaineer 2WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFI (2000)
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Exhaust Manifold: Service and Repair
LH
Removal and Installation
1. Discharge and recover the air conditioning system.
2. Remove the A/C compressor.
3. Disconnect the spark plug wires and remove the retaining brackets.
4. Disconnect the A/C manifold and tube and the condenser to evaporator tube from the A/C condenser core.
5. Remove the nut and oil level indicator tube.
6. Remove the wheel and tire.
7. Remove the pin type retainers and the wheel well apron.
8. Remove the nuts, studbolts and the LH exhaust manifold.
9. Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold and cylinder block surface.
10. Note: When installing the exhaust manifold outlet bolts, run down each bolt half-way prior to final tightening.
To install reverse the removal procedure.