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Removal and Installation

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  1. With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the throttle body. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING & CONTROLS - 2.3L .
  4. Remove the oil level indicator and tube. For additional information, refer to OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE .
  5. Disconnect the intake manifold vacuum hose and pin-type retainer.
    • Position the vacuum hose aside.
  6. Disconnect the power brake booster vacuum tube.
    • Depress the quick release locking ring.
    • Pull the vacuum tube out of the quick release fitting.
      Fig 1: Locating Quick Release Locking Ring
      G04617883Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the fuel vapor return hose from the intake manifold.
  8. Remove the 3 bolts and position the accelerator cable bracket aside.
    • To install, tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
  9. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) motor electrical connector.
  10. Disconnect the swirl control valve electrical connector.
  11. Disconnect the knock sensor (KS) electrical connector.
    • Detach the electrical connector pin-type retainer.
  12. Disconnect the temperature manifold absolute pressure (TMAP) sensor electrical connector.
  13. Disconnect the oil pressure sender electrical connector.
    • Detach the wiring harness pin-type retainer and position the wiring harness aside.
    14. NOTE: There are 3 different size bolts used. Mark the location of the bolts to make sure they are installed in the correct location.
  14. Remove the 8 bolts and position the intake manifold aside to access the crankcase vent hose clamp and the EGR tube.
    • To install, tighten to 18 N.m (13 lb-ft).
  15. Release the clamp and disconnect the crankcase vent hose.
  16. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube.
    • To install, tighten to 55 N.m (41 lb-ft).
  17. Remove the intake manifold and gaskets.
  18. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Inspect and install new intake manifold gaskets if necessary.
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