Intake Manifold: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Remove the fuel injection supply manifold. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING & CONTROLS - SVT .
Remove the intake manifold lower retaining bolt.

Fig 1: Removing Intake Manifold Lower Retaining Bolt
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Remove the air cleaner. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
Detach the engine lifting eye from the cylinder head.

Fig 2: Detaching Engine Lifting Eye From Cylinder Head
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Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Idle Air Control Sensor Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Throttle Position Sensor Electrical Connector
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Detach the intake manifold runner control (IMRC) actuator cable from the IMRC lever (intake manifold assembly shown removed for clarity).
1. Rotate the IMRC lever.
2. Remove the IMRC actuator cable.
Fig 5: Removing IMRC Actuator Cable
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Disconnect the IMRC actuator cable from the intake manifold assembly (intake manifold assembly shown removed for clarity).
- Release the IMRC actuator cable locking tangs.
Fig 6: Releasing IMRC Actuator Cable Locking Tangs
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Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the throttle body.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Vacuum Hoses From Throttle Body
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Detach the brake booster pipe from the intake manifold.
- Release the quick release coupling and pull out the brake booster pipe.
Fig 8: Detaching Brake Booster Pipe From Intake Manifold
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Separate the two sections of the intake manifold.

Fig 9: Separating Sections Of Intake Manifold
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Detach the knock sensor (KS) electrical connector from the intake manifold inner section.

Fig 10: Detaching Knock Sensor Electrical Connector From Intake Manifold Inner Section
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Remove the intake manifold inner section locknut and bolts (intake manifold shown removed for clarity).
- Discard the locknut.
Fig 11: Removing Intake Manifold Inner Section Locknut And Bolts
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Remove the intake manifold inner section retaining stud.

Fig 12: Removing Intake Manifold Inner Section Retaining Stud
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Remove the intake manifold sections.