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Lower Intake Manifold: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the fuel hose spring lock coupling.
  2. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  3. Disconnect the fuel rail.
    1. Disconnect the six fuel injector electrical connectors and wire harness locators.
    2. Disconnect the fuel pressure damper vacuum hose.
    3. Release the wire harness retainers from the fuel injection supply manifold.
    Fig 1: Releasing Wire Harness Retainers From Fuel Injection Supply Manifold
    G03429632Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the bolts and the lower intake manifold. Remove and discard the gaskets.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolts & Lower Intake Manifold
    G03429633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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