How to Replace the Exhaust Manifold in a Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang was known throughout its nine generations as an excellent blend of performance and fun while being consistently affordable. The Mustang retains its value and is a long-time favorite of collectors. The sixth generation of Ford Mustang (1989 to 1993) offered a powerful V-8 5.0L engine. The following steps guide you through the removal and installation of the exhaust manifold.

Instructions

Remove the Exhaust Manifold

1

Pull the negative batter cable from the terminal. Remove the secondary air injection hardware, the air cleaner and the inlet duct.

2

Label and disconnect the spark plug wires. Pull the spark plugs from the cylinders heads. Take the oil dipstick tube from the exhaust manifold stud.

3

Disconnect the exhaust pipes and the oxygen sensor connector.

4

Remove the bolts and washers from the exhaust manifold. Remove the manifold.

Install the Exhaust Manifold

5

Clean all the gasket mating surfaces with compressed air and solvent. Examine the surfaces thoroughly for damage.

6

Place a new gasket on the manifold and set the manifold to the cylinder head. Set the mounting bolts in place and finger-tighten them. Replace the oil dipstick tube and the oxygen sensor, then engage the connector.

7

Put the exhaust pipes in place. Tighten the flange nuts to 20 to 30 foot pounds.

8

Install the spark plug and then connect the wires. Replace the air injection hardware, the air cleaner and the inlet duct.

9

Reconnect the negative batter cable. Start the engine. Check the system for exhaust leaks.