F 150 2WD Pickup V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (1998)
Exhaust Manifold: Service and Repair
Left Side
REMOVAL
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING,
JACKING OR TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE AIR
SUSPENSION SWITCH LOCATED IN THE RH KICK PANEL AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN UNEXPECTED
INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING THESE
OPERATIONS.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front fender splash shield.
3. Remove the nut and the brake booster vacuum hose bracket.
4. Disconnect the EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube connections:
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The EGR backpressure transducer hoses.
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The EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube upper fitting.
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The EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube lower fitting and remove the EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube.