Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If equipped, remove the exhaust manifold to exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve tube. Refer to ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL .

Fig 1: Removing Exhaust Manifold To Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Tube
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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
On 4x4 vehicles, remove the front wheel opening moulding. Refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Remove the front fender splash shield.
Remove the nuts.

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

Fig 3: Removing Nuts And Exhaust Manifold
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Remove the exhaust manifold gasket.

Fig 4: Removing Exhaust Manifold Gasket
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Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. Refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts in the sequence shown.
  
  Fig 5: Tightening Exhaust Manifold Nuts In Sequence
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