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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 252 (ENGINE SYSTEM)IN-VEHICLE REPAIREXHAUST MANIFOLD - LHREMOVAL
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Exhaust Manifold - LH: Removal

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position, using a suitable holding device.
    Fig 1: Holding Steering Wheel In Straight-Ahead Position
    G04583517Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. CAUTION: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the steering gear or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  4. Remove the intermediated shaft pinch bolt and detach the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and position aside.
  5. Remove the 2 exhaust manifold heat shield bolts and the shield.
  6. Remove the catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts and position aside the catalytic converter flange.
  7. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system module tube from the exhaust manifold.
  8. Disconnect and remove the LH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S). For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS .
  9. Remove the 8 nuts, the exhaust manifold and the gasket.
    • Discard the nuts and gasket.
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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.