Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1061

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

Fig. 154: Removing Oil Level Indicator Tube
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2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY,

MOUNTING AND CABLES - F150 PICKUP .

3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING &

HOISTING .

4. Disconnect the LH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 155: Disconnecting LH Heated Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connector
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5. Remove the nuts and disconnect the Y-pipe from the LH exhaust manifold.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 156: Disconnecting Y-Pipe From LH Exhaust Manifold
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6. Remove two nuts and the engine lifting eye.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 157: Removing Engine Lifting Eye
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7. Remove the LH exhaust manifold and the LH exhaust manifold gasket.

1. Remove the nuts.

2. Remove the LH exhaust manifold.

3. Remove and discard the LH exhaust manifold gasket.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup