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Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 2.3L article.
  3. Remove the throttle body. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 2.3L article.
  4. Remove the oil level indicator and tube. For additional information, refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube .
  5. Disconnect the power brake booster vacuum tube.
    • Depress the quick release locking ring.
    • Pull the vacuum tube out of the quick release fitting.
    6. Fig 1: Locating Power Brake Booster Vacuum Tube And Quick Release Locking Ring
    GF0024064Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the fuel vapor return hose from the intake manifold.
  7. Remove the 3 bolts and position the accelerator cable bracket aside.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  8. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) motor electrical connector.
  9. Disconnect the swirl control valve electrical connector.
  10. Disconnect the knock sensor (KS) electrical connector.
    • Detach the electrical connector pin-type retainer.
  11. Disconnect the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor electrical connector.
  12. Disconnect the engine oil pressure (EOP) switch electrical connector.
    • Detach the wiring harness pin-type retainer and position the wiring harness aside.
    13. NOTE: There are 2 different size bolts used. Mark the location of the bolts to make sure they are installed in the correct location.
  13. Remove the 8 bolts and position the intake manifold aside to access the crankcase vent hose clamp and the EGR tube.
    • To install, tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
  14. Release the clamp and disconnect the crankcase vent hose.
  15. Remove the EGR tube.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  16. Remove the intake manifold and gaskets.
  17. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Inspect and install new intake manifold gaskets if necessary.
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