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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004ESCAPE 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTEXHAUST SYSTEMEXHAUST MANIFOLDSERVICE AND REPAIRLH
2004 Ford Escape 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1
LH
2004 Ford Escape 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1SECTION LH
Exhaust Manifold LH
Removal
1. Remove the LH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) and the LH catalyst monitor.
2. Remove the bolts and the splash shield.
3. Remove the nuts and position the exhaust crossover aside.
4. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise, and remove the belt.
5. Remove the A/C compressor bolts and position aside.
6. Remove the nuts and LH exhaust manifold and discard the gasket.
Installation
1. Position a new gasket and tighten the exhaust manifold in the sequence shown.
2. Position the A/C compressor and install the bolts.
3. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and install the belt.
4. Position the exhaust crossover, and install the nuts.
5. Install the splash shield.
6. Install the LH HO2S and the LH catalyst monitor.
Removal
1. Remove the LH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) and the LH catalyst monitor.
2. Remove the bolts and the splash shield.
3. Remove the nuts and position the exhaust crossover aside.
4. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise, and remove the belt.
5. Remove the A/C compressor bolts and position aside.
6. Remove the nuts and LH exhaust manifold and discard the gasket.
Installation
1. Position a new gasket and tighten the exhaust manifold in the sequence shown.
2. Position the A/C compressor and install the bolts.
3. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and install the belt.
4. Position the exhaust crossover, and install the nuts.
5. Install the splash shield.
6. Install the LH HO2S and the LH catalyst monitor.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.