Upper Intake Manifold & Throttle Body: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE under FUEL SYSTEM. Remove air cleaner duct hose.
- Mark and disconnect electrical connectors. Mark and disconnect vacuum hoses. Disconnect PCV hose. Remove throttle linkage shield and disconnect accelerator cable from throttle body. Remove accelerator cable bracket and position aside.
- Disconnect spark plug wires from ignition coil and position aside. Remove ignition coil assembly. Remove EGR tube. Remove 6 upper intake manifold assembly bolts. Remove upper intake manifold assembly and gasket.