Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1085

Fig. 249: Removing RH Valve Cover
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9. Inspect the valve cover gaskets. Replace if necessary.

10. Remove the oil level indicator tube.

1. Remove the bolt.

2. Remove the oil level indicator tube.

3. Remove and discard the oil level indicator tube O-ring seal.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 250: Removing Oil Level Indicator Tube
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2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 251: Removing Engine Lifting Eyes
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11. Remove the nuts and the engine lifting eyes.

12. Remove the LH exhaust manifold.

1. Remove the stud bolts.

2. Remove the bolts.

3. Remove the LH exhaust manifold.

NOTE:

LH shown, RH similar.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

4. Remove and discard the LH exhaust manifold gasket (9448).

Fig. 252: Removing LH Exhaust Manifold
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13. Remove the RH exhaust manifold.

1. Remove the stud bolts.

2. Remove the bolts.

3. Remove the RH exhaust manifold.

4. Remove and discard the RH exhaust manifold gasket.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup