Intake Manifold: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Ford Windstar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Release fuel pressure and disconnect fuel lines. Refer to FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE & FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS . Remove cowl top vent panel.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system. Remove air cleaner assembly and heat tube. Disconnect control cables and linkage at throttle body. Disconnect accelerator cable bracket and secure it aside.
Disconnect necessary linkages at intake manifold. Disconnect wiring harness connectors, vacuum hoses, coolant hoses and PCV hoses as necessary. Remove heater tube with fuel lines attached.
Remove A/C compressor support bracket (if equipped). Remove throttle body and EGR valve assembly. Note location of upper intake manifold bolts and studs. Remove upper intake bolts and studs. Remove upper intake manifold. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Intake Manifold Assembly
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove power steering line bracket from coil bracket. Remove front and rear manifold supports. Remove fuel rail and injectors as an assembly. Note location of lower intake manifold bolts and studs. Remove lower intake manifold bolts and studs.
CAUTION: Note if thread sealant is used on bolts, and note bolt location during removal. Some bolts may require thread sealant during installation.
Remove lower intake manifold. If necessary, break intake manifold sealing by prying on front of manifold with flat screwdriver. Remove and discard gaskets.