Exhaust Manifolds: Removal
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 1996 Ford Pickup, 1996 Ford Econoline, 1996 Ford Club Wagon, 1996 Ford Cab & Chassis, and 1995 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect the inlet air hose at the crankcase vent filter. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
- Remove the accelerator control splash shield. Disconnect the accelerator cable at the throttle body. Position the accelerator cable out of the way.
- Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from powertrain control module (PCM). Disconnect two heated oxygen sensors
- Disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel injection supply manifold with Fuel Line Removal Tool . Do not bend the fuel lines. Remove the upper intake manifold and throttle body.
- Disconnect all the vacuum lines. Label the lines so they are reinstalled properly. Remove two clips and intake manifold shield.
- Using a 3/8-inch flex handle, rotate drive belt tensioner and remove drive belt. Disconnect generator wiring. Remove two screws, and generator
- Disconnect air pump hoses. Remove three screws and secondary air injection pump pulley. Remove two screws and secondary air injection pump (AIR pump). Remove nut, three screws, and generator mounting bracket .
- Disconnect the dual converter Y pipe and EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube from the exhaust manifolds. Disconnect the power brake vacuum line. Remove manifold, rear exhaust manifold and lower intake manifold to the cylinder head. Lift the manifolds from the engine. Remove and discard the gaskets