Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
- Disconnect the intake manifold runner control (IMRC) actuator electrical connector.
- Remove the 3 bolts.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- Disconnect the IMRC rod pivot pin from the intake manifold rod and remove the IMRC.
- Lubricate the IMRC rod pivot pin with clean engine oil prior to installation.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.