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Intake Manifold: Removal

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  1. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING or SUPERCHARGER COOLING .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  3. Disconnect the fuel line. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  4. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the water outlet connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Upper Radiator Hose From Water Outlet Connector
    G01623989Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect and remove the upper radiator hose.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting And Removing Upper Radiator Hose
    G01623990Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the accelerator cable, speed control actuator cable and return spring.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable, Speed Control Actuator Cable And Return Spring
    G01623991Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the bolts and position the cables and bracket out of the way.
    Fig 4: Removing Cables And Bracket
    G01623992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the breather tube.
    Fig 5: Removing Breather Tube
    G01623993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the evaporative emissions return line.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Evaporative Emissions Return Line
    G01623994Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the differential pressure feedback EGR electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Differential Pressure Feedback EGR Electrical Connector
    G01623995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the hoses from the differential pressure feedback EGR transducer.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Hoses From Differential Pressure Feedback EGR Transducer
    G01623996Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting EGR Vacuum Regulator Solenoid Electrical Connector
    G01623997Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid vacuum supply.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting EGR Vacuum Regulator Solenoid Vacuum Supply
    G01623998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the bolts retaining the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid bracket to the intake manifold.
    Fig 11: Removing Bolts Retaining EGR Vacuum Regulator Solenoid Bracket To Intake Manifold
    G01623999Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube from the EGR valve.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Tube From EGR Valve
    G01624000Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose from the base of the throttle body and spacer assembly.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Hose From Base Of Throttle Body And Spacer Assembly
    G01624001Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the hose from the PCV valve.
    Fig 14: Disconnect Hose From PCV Valve
    G01624002Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the EGR valve.
    Fig 15: Disconnecting Vacuum Hose From EGR Valve
    G01624003Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector.
    Fig 16: Disconnecting Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve Electrical Connector
    G01624004Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Disconnect the main vacuum supply from the base of the throttle body adapter.
    Fig 17: Disconnecting Main Vacuum Supply From Base Of Throttle Body Adapter
    G01624005Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Disconnect the throttle position sensor (TPS) electrical connector.
    Fig 18: Disconnecting Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Electrical Connector
    G01624006Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 19: Removing Bolts
    G01624007Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the throttle body and adapter as an assembly.
    • Inspect and clean the sealing surfaces.
      1. The gasket is reusable if not damaged.
        Fig 20: Inspecting Sealing Surfaces
        G01624008Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor electrical connector and the vacuum hose.
    Fig 21: Disconnecting Fuel Pressure Sensor Electrical Connector And Vacuum Hose
    G01624009Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Disconnect the fuel charging ground wire.
    Fig 22: Disconnecting Fuel Charging Ground Wire
    G01624010Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Disconnect the ignition coils and the fuel injectors.
    Fig 23: Disconnecting Ignition Coils And Fuel Injectors
    G01624011Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Disconnect the climate control vacuum supply hoses and remove the vacuum harness.
    Fig 24: Disconnecting Climate Control Vacuum Supply Hoses
    G01624012Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the four studs.
    Fig 25: Removing Studs
    G01624013Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the injectors and fuel injection supply manifold as an assembly.
    Fig 26: Removing Injectors And Fuel Injection Supply Manifold As An Assembly
    G01624014Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the ignition coils.
    Fig 27: Removing Ignition Coils
    G01624015Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Disconnect the battery terminal.
    Fig 28: Disconnecting Battery Terminal
    G01624016Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the generator support brace.
    Fig 29: Removing Generator Support Brace
    G01624017Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    Fig 30: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
    G01624018Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Remove the generator.
    Fig 31: Removing Generator
    G01624019Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Disconnect the heater hose.
    Fig 32: Disconnecting Heater Hose
    G01624020Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Separate the engine harness and position it out of the way.
    Fig 33: Separating Engine Harness And Positioning It Out Of Way
    G01624021Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Disconnect the water temperature indicator sender.
    Fig 34: Disconnecting Water Temperature Indicator Sender
    G01624022Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Remove the water outlet connector.
    Fig 35: Removing Water Outlet Connector
    G01624023Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Remove the water thermostat and the O-ring.
    • Inspect the O-ring and discard if necessary.
      Fig 36: Removing Water Thermostat And O-Ring
      G01624024Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    40. NOTE: The gaskets are reusable if not damaged.
    Fig 37: Identifying Removal Sequence Of Intake Manifold Bolts
    G01624025Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Remove the bolts in the sequence shown, remove the intake manifold and gaskets.
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