Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. 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. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. Refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
- Remove the nuts.
- Remove the left front wheel and tire. Refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
- Remove the left front inner fender well.
- Remove the nuts, the exhaust manifold and the gasket.
- Discard the exhaust manifold gasket.
- Clean and inspect the exhaust manifold. Refer to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.