Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Econoline. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
On 4x4 vehicles, remove the front wheel opening molding. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Remove the front fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .

NOTE: 4.6L engine shown; 5.4L engine similar.

Fig 1: Removing Three-Way Catalytic Converter To Exhaust Manifold Nuts

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Remove the three-way catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts.
Remove the eight nuts and the exhaust manifold.

Fig 2: Removing Nuts And Exhaust Manifold
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Remove and discard the exhaust manifold gasket.

Fig 3: Removing Exhaust Manifold Gasket
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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: Exhaust Manifold Nut Tightening Sequence
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