Upper Intake Manifold: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner outlet tube. Remove splash shield to expose throttle linkage. Remove control cable(s) and bracket from throttle body.
- Disconnect necessary vacuum hoses. Disconnect necessary wiring harness and ground connections. Disconnect heater hose locating bracket and transmission dipstick tube, position aside.
- Disconnect spark plug wires and harness connectors from coil pack. Remove coil pack and EGR valve. Remove oil dipstick tube. Remove EGR manifold tube. Remove EGR transducer. Remove upper intake manifold retaining bolts. Remove upper intake manifold and gasket.