On my 2002 Volvo v70 XC with turbo, I am removing the head to replace the gasket. However, to remove the exhaust manifold, I need to remove the turbo or push it aside to disconnect from the exhaust. I am having trouble with that. Can I leave the exhaust manifold in place, and just disconnect it from the head, and pull the head forward to get it off so the studs are not stuck?

 

Yes, that's the way to do it. After you put it back together it would be best to replace the turbo oil drain tube oring - where it goes into the side of the block. Moving the manifold and turbo around during the head removal and replacement process will create a leak there. The head has to come up 1/4 inch to get it off the line up/guide pins - so it will not just slide forward once loose.