Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Econoline. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove the differential pressure feedback exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector and the wiring harness pin-type retainer.
2. Remove the system vacuum hoses from the EGR tube.
Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
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Remove the exhaust manifold-to-EGR valve tube.

Fig 2: Removing Exhaust Manifold-To-EGR Valve Tube
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Disconnect the RH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting RH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Electrical Connector
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Raise and support the vehicle.
Disconnect the exhaust Y-pipe from the RH exhaust manifold.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Exhaust Y-Pipe From RH Exhaust Manifold
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Remove the RH exhaust manifold and the RH exhaust manifold gasket.
1. Remove the stud bolts.
2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the RH exhaust manifold.
4. Remove and discard the RH exhaust manifold gasket.
Fig 5: Removing Exhaust Manifold
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NOTE: Use a new exhaust manifold gasket.

Fig 6: Tightening Exhaust Manifold Retainers In Sequence

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Tighten the exhaust manifold retainers in the sequence shown.