Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MARINER HYBRID, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 256 (ENGINE SYSTEM)IN-VEHICLE REPAIREXHAUST MANIFOLD - RHREMOVAL
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWD
Exhaust Manifold - RH: Removal
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION 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.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove the drive belt.
- Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
- Remove the bolt from the transmission cooler tube bracket.
- Remove the nut and position aside the transmission cooler tube assembly.
- Remove the 3 bolts and position aside the A/C compressor.
- Remove the catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts and position aside the catalytic converter flange.
- Remove the 8 nuts, the exhaust manifold and the gasket.
- Discard the nuts and gasket.
WARNING:
If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
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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.