Inspection
INSPECTIONInspect intake manifold in area shown in Figure 1 for coolant seepage. If seepage is present, the intake manifold must be replaced. If seepage is not present, no service action is required.
INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT
NOTE:
THE FIGURES ILLUSTRATED IN THE FOLLOWING TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS REPRESENT A 1997 CROWN VICTORIA EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L SOHC ENGINE. THE 1996 AND 1998 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES ARE SIMILAR. REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE MODEL YEAR SERVICE MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.