Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Remove the cowl vent screen. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR TRIM .
Illustration 1 of 2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Identifying Cross Vehicle Support
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Illustration 2 of 2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Identifying Intake Manifold Tuning (IMT) Valve
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Item 7: IMT Valve Installation Note

CAUTION: The IMT valve must be fully seated in the intake manifold prior to installing the bolts, or damage to the IMT valve can occur.

Coat the IMT valve with clean engine oil before installing it in the intake manifold.