General installation practices – Banks Power Ford Trucks: (Gas ’04 - 08 F-150 V6 & V8) Exhaust- TorqueTube system '04-08 F-150 5.4L (late-body) User Manual

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1.

For ease of installation of you

Banks system, familiarize yourself with

the procedure by reading the entire

manual before starting work.

2.

The exploded views provide only

general guidance. Refer to each step

and section diagram in this manual for

proper instruction.

3.

Throughout this manual, the

left side of the vehicle refers to the

driver’s side, and the right side to the

passenger’s side.

4.

Disconnect the ground cables

from the battery before beginning

work. If the vehicle has more than

one battery, be sure that the engine

primary battery is disconnected. This

is necessary for safety and to ease

the installation of the passenger side

TorqueTube

®

exhaust manifold.

5.

Route and tie wires and hoses

a minimum of 6 inches away from

exhaust heat, moving parts and sharp

edges. Clearance of 8 inches or more

is recommended where possible.

6.

When raising the vehicle, support

it on properly weight-rated safety

stands, ramps or a commercial hoist.

Follow the manufacturer’s safety

precautions. Take care to balance the

vehicle to prevent it from slipping or

falling. When using ramps, be sure the

front wheels are centered squarely on

the topsides; put the transmission in

park; set the hand brake; and place

blocks behind the rear wheels. If the

vehicle is supported by a hoist, the

front wheels may be removed for

further accessibility.
CAUTION! Do not use floor jacks to

support the vehicle while working

under it. Do not raise the vehicle

onto concrete blocks, masonry

or any other item not intended

specifically for this use.

7.

During installation, keep the

work area clean. If foreign debris is

transferred to any Banks component.

Clean it thoroughly before installing.

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