Removal (5.0L)
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- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner outlet tube. Disconnect IAC electrical connector. Remove accelerator control splash shield. Disconnect TP sensor electrical connector. Disconnect accelerator cable from throttle linkage. Remove accelerator and cruise control cables from retaining clip. Remove accelerator cable bracket.
- Disconnect EGR valve vacuum connector. Disconnect fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose. Disconnect 2 pressure transducer hoses. Disconnect upper EGR valve-to-exhaust manifold tube fitting. Disconnect Engine Vacuum Regulator (EVR) electrical and vacuum connectors. Disconnect EGR backpressure transducer electrical connector. Remove ignition coil bracket. Disconnect accelerator cable from upper intake manifold retaining clips. Remove intake manifold cover plate.
- Remove upper intake manifold bolts in reverse of tightening sequence. See Figure. Disconnect 2 vacuum connections at front of intake manifold. Disconnect Vapor Management Valve (VMV) purge line. Disconnect brake booster vacuum supply line at left rear upper intake connection. Disconnect PCV hoses. Remove upper intake manifold.