Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford RV Cutaway, 2003 Ford Econoline, 2003 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2003 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Disconnect the EGR-to-exhaust manifold tube lower fitting.

Fig 1: Disconnecting EGR-To-Exhaust Manifold Tube Lower Fitting (LH)
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Remove the nuts.

Fig 2: Removing Nuts
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Remove the exhaust manifold nuts and the exhaust manifold. Discard the exhaust manifold gaskets.

Fig 3: Removing Exhaust Manifold
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Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts in the sequence shown.
Fig 4: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Exhaust Manifold Nuts
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