Intake Manifold - Spacer Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Econoline. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
Partially drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
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Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
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Disconnect the vapor management valve (VMV) hose.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Vapor Management Valve (VMV) Hose
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Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Hose
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Disconnect the heater water hoses at the intake manifold.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Heater Water Hoses
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Remove the retaining nut and position out of the way the transmission oil level tube bracket at the intake.
- Disconnect the intake manifold vacuum connector.
- Disconnect the EGR solenoid electrical and vacuum connectors.
Fig 6: Disconnecting EGR Solenoid Electrical And Vacuum Connectors
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Remove the eight bolts and the intake manifold spacer assembly.

Fig 7: Removing Intake Manifold Spacer Assembly
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