Removal and Installation

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 air cleaner assembly.
Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Unclip the accelerator cable and speed control cable, if equipped.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable And Speed Control Cable Clip
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Remove the clip push pin and remove the accelerator control splash shield.
- Discard the clip push pin.
Fig 2: Disconnecting Clip Push Pin
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Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve Connector
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Remove the idle air control (IAC) valve assembly.

Fig 4: Removing Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve Assembly
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Disconnect the following at the throttle body (9E926):
- Accelerator cable (9A758)
- Speed control actuator cable (9A825) (if so equipped)
Fig 5: Disconnecting Speed Control Actuator Cable
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Disconnect the accelerator cable and speed control actuator cable, if equipped, from the cable bracket.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable And Speed Control Actuator Cable
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Disconnect the spark plug wire holders.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Spark Plug Wire Holders
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Remove the 12 bolts and the upper intake manifold (9424).

Fig 8: Removing Upper Intake Manifold Bolts
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NOTE: Install a new accelerator control splash shield clip push pin.

Fig 9: Inspecting Intake Manifold Upper Gasket

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Inspect the intake manifold upper gasket. Install a new gasket, if necessary.
Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in two stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 10: Tightening Bolts In Sequence
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