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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the air tank. Refer to Air Brake Reservoir Draining .

  2. Object Number: 803418  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the air line from the exhaust brake actuator snap-to-connect fitting.
  4. If equipped with a 7.8L, perform the following steps:
  5. 3.1. Note the position of the lower exhaust clamp and loosen.
    3.2. Remove the rear exhaust manifold pipe from the exhaust brake.
    3.3. Note the position of the top exhaust brake clamp and the exhaust brake.
    3.4. Disconnect the top exhaust brake clamp, the exhaust brake and the gasket from the Turbo.

    Object Number: 803389  Size: SH
  6. If equipped with a 6.6L, remove 8 bolts, nuts and exhaust brake.

Installation Procedure

  1. If equipped with a 7.8L, perform the following steps:
  2. 1.1. Install the new gasket, the exhaust brake on the Turbo with the upper clamp in original position.
    1.2. Install the lower manifold pipe to exhaust brake with clamp in original position.

    Object Number: 803418  Size: SH
  3. If equipped with a 6.6L, install the exhaust brake to exhaust with 8 nuts and bolts.
  4. Connect the air line to the snap-to-connect fitting on the exhaust brake actuator.
  5. Refill air tank. Refer to Air Brake Reservoir Filling .
  6. Check system for leaks.