OEM 2000 Ford Taurus Exhaust Manifold

2000 Ford Taurus Exhaust Manifold Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the left-hand side exhaust manifold on 2000 Ford Taurus?

  A: The initial step for inspecting or repairing the left-hand side exhaust manifold starts with unfastening the LH exhaust manifold to pipe nuts combined with the coolant tube bracket nut. The first step is to disconnect the LH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector from the coolant tube followed by unclipping it. After that raise and support the vehicle. Begin work by unfastening pin-type retainers along with bolts then tearing off the front splash shield and finally unthreading the lower exhaust manifold nuts. Worthwhile to note that the coolant hose has been removed to better observe the next procedure. The next step requires removal of exhaust manifold upper nuts before discarding the gasket. The installation requires putting a fresh gasket into place before fastening both exhaust manifold components with proper security torque. Reinstall the LH exhaust manifold to pipe nuts after connecting the LH HO2S electrical connector and tightening the nutrient tubes and their corresponding nut. Rising the vehicle a second time while observing the coolant hose placement until clear allows installation of the thermostat housing bolt. Place the front splash shield while installing pin-type retainers along with their accompanying bolts.