Removal (3.0L Windstar)
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- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner duct hose. Partially drain engine coolant system. Relieve fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Remove cowl assembly. Position wire harness aside. Disconnect fuel lines, vacuum hoses and electrical connectors. Disconnect accelerator and speed control cables. Remove throttle body. Position differential pressure feedback sensor aside.
- Remove EGR tube. Disconnect PCV hose. Remove generator support brace. Remove 6 upper intake manifold assembly bolts. Remove upper intake manifold assembly and gasket.