Manufacturer Note: use with 1l5g-9448-ab gasket, FROM 6/6/2002
Base No.: 9430
Item Weight: 17.10 Pounds
Item Dimensions: 22.5 x 11.5 x 5.3 inches
Condition: New
Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
SKU: 1L5Z-9430-BF
Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's
factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Ford Ranger Submodels:
Sport, STX, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
2003 Ford Ranger Exhaust Manifold
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2003 Ford Ranger Exhaust Manifold Parts Questions & Experts Answers
Q: How to service and repair the exhaust manifold on 2003 Ford Ranger?
A: The procedure for exhaust manifold maintenance should start with disconnecting the battery ground cable before putting the vehicle on a hoist. Lower the vehicle by removing the exhaust flange nuts then remove the drive belt. First remove the engine fluid then detach the upper radiator hose and the engine reservoir hose before uninstalling the A/C compressor. Start by removing the heater water hose before you remove successively the oil indicator and the upper bolt for the tube assembly followed by the lower bolt for the oil indicator tube assembly. Proceed to remove the bolts that maintain both the front radiator tube before raising the vehicle to the needed height. Begin by unscrewing pushpins then move the right inner fender splash shield. Disconnect alternator electrical connectors while lowering the vehicle with the unbolted lower FEAD mounting bolts. The procedure involves removing the upper bolt followed by the FEAD assembly before taking out the two nuts to push the coolant tube out of the path. Begin by uninstalling nuts then exhaust manifold before removing the exhaust manifold gasket. Begin by placing the new gasket on the exhaust manifold before installing the exhaust manifold and its attaching nuts. Position the coolant tube first while installing the nuts the vehicle will need occasional lifting to reach the bolts. Proceed with installing the FEAD bracket while tightening its bolts first at finger tight tension followed by a torque of 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.). After connecting the alternator electrical connectors you should place the right inner splash shield and install the pushpins before lowering the vehicle. Stare by positioning the upper radiator tube and bolts before moving to the lower bolt of the oil indicator tube assembly and its upper bolt for the oil indicator. The heater water hose should be connected while the A/C compressor should be installed with the upper radiator hose and engine reservoir hose. Then fill the cooling system and install the serpentine drive belt. Driver should once again lift the vehicle to fasten the exhaust flange nuts, before lowering the vehicle to complete the procedure by reconnecting the battery ground cable.