Crown Victoria V8-281 4.6L SFI (1998)
See Sections 5 & 6 of the ACESII manual for detailed instructions.
Affected Vehicles, Inspection and Replacement
INTAKE MANIFOLD INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT
AFFECTED VEHICLES:
1997 AND 1998 CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES WITH 4.6L SOHC ENGINES BUILT AT THE ST. THOMAS
ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM JANUARY 29, 1997 THROUGH NOVEMBER 22, 1997.
INSPECTION
Inspect intake manifold in area shown in Figure 1 for coolant seepage. If seepage is present, the intake manifold must be replaced. If seepage is not
present, no service action is required.
INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT
NOTE:
THE FIGURES ILLUSTRATED IN THE TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS REPRESENT A 1997 CROWN VICTORIA EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L
SOHC ENGINE. THE 1996 AND 1998 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES ARE SIMILAR. REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE MODEL YEAR
SERVICE MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
Removal
1.
Install memory saver, then disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove cover from throttle body.
3.
Drain cooling system.
4.
Relieve fuel system pressure as follows: