Removal (3.0L Ranger)
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- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner outlet tube. Disconnect accelerator and cruise control cables from throttle body.
- Disconnect harness connectors from throttle body and upper intake manifold. Remove EGR valve. Disconnect vacuum hoses from EGR valve and EGR solenoid. If necessary, remove bolts and throttle body.
- Remove ignition coil mounting bolts and coil assembly. Remove EGR transducer. Disconnect evaporative emissions hose. Evenly loosen 3 bolts and 3 stud bolts. Remove upper intake manifold.