F 150 4WD Pickup V8-281 4.6L VIN W EFI (1997)
Exhaust Manifold: Service and Repair
Right Side
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
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.
2. Remove the front fender splash shield.
1. Remove the five screws.
2. Remove the three pushpins.
3. Remove the front fender splash shield.
3. Remove the three way catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts.
4. Remove the eight (A) exhaust manifold nuts and the (B) exhaust manifold.