CAUTION: When servicing the exhaust system or removing exhaust components, disconnect all heated exhaust oxygen sensors at the wiring connectors to prevent damage to the sensors and wiring harness.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Section 09-00: Exhaust System | 1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty, Bronco and Motorhome Chassis Vehicles Workshop Manual |
Removal
CAUTION: When servicing the exhaust system or removing exhaust components, disconnect all heated exhaust oxygen sensors at the wiring connectors to prevent damage to the sensors and wiring harness.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the muffler (5230) and muffler inlet pipe (5A212) (if applicable).
Disconnect, if applicable, the air inlet tube from the catalytic converter.
Remove the exhaust manifold-to-catalytic converter nuts on all but 5.8L manual transmission (7003) and C-6 automatic transmission Chassis Cab.
Remove the inlet pipe-to-converter nuts on 5.8L manual transmission and C-6 automatic transmission Chassis Cab.
Remove the catalytic converter from the vehicle.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure. Tighten the exhaust manifold-to-catalytic converter or exhaust manifold-to-inlet pipe nuts to 34-46 Nm (25-34 lb-ft).