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Removal (4.2L)

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  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner outlet tube. Mark spark plug wires for reassembly reference and remove. Disconnect accelerator and cruise control cable from throttle body. Disconnect harness connectors and vacuum hoses from upper intake manifold.
  2. Disconnect PCV hose from upper intake manifold. If necessary, remove throttle body nuts and throttle body. Remove EGR bracket and position aside. Evenly loosen 12 upper intake manifold bolts. Remove upper intake manifold. Inspect gaskets and replace as necessary.
    Fig 1: Upper Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence (4.2L)
    G96C21537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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