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.
- Unplug electrical connectors at air by-pass valve, throttle position sensor, and intake air temperature sensor. Remove snow/ice shield. Remove throttle cable bracket.
- Disconnect cable from ball stud on throttle body. Remove air cleaner-to-throttle body air inlet tube. Disconnect upper intake manifold vacuum connectors. Disconnect PCV valve from rocker cover.
- Disconnect spark plug wires as necessary. Remove canister purge line from fitting in throttle housing.
- Remove A/C line-to-upper manifold bolt. Remove 6 upper manifold retaining bolts. Remove upper intake and throttle body, as an assembly, from lower intake and fuel supply manifolds.