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Upper Intake Manifold: Removal

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NOTE: If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.

  1. 1.

    Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .

  1. 2.

    Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister vent solenoid and throttle body electrical connectors.
    • Detach the wiring harness pin-type retainer from the upper intake manifold.
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  1. 3.

    Disconnect the EVAP vapor tube from the EVAP canister vent solenoid. For additional information, refer to Fuel System General Information .
    • Detach the EVAP vapor tube from the 2 retainers.
GFD81963Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    Release the clamps and disconnect the power brake booster vacuum supply hose and crankcase ventilation hose from the upper intake manifold.
GFD81964Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 5.

    Detach the 2 coolant tube retainers from the upper intake manifold.
GFD81965Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 6.

    Remove the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt.
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  1. 7.

    Remove the 7 bolts and the upper intake manifold.
    • Remove and discard the gasket.
    • Clean and inspect all of the sealing surfaces of the upper and lower intake manifold.
GFD81967Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY