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Upper Intake Manifold: Removal

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  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
    1. Remove the crankcase ventilation tube.
    2. Loosen the clamps.
    3. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
    Fig 1: Removing Crankcase Ventilation Tube
    G03429606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the three nuts and the engine appearance cover.
    Fig 2: Removing Three Nuts & Engine Appearance Cover
    G03429607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the cables.
    1. Disconnect the throttle cable.
    2. If equipped, disconnect the speed control cable.
    3. Remove the throttle cable bracket bolts.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Throttle Cable
    G03429608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor and idle air control (IAC) electrical connectors.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Throttle Position (TP) Sensor & Idle Air Control (IAC) Electrical Connectors
    G03429609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve vacuum hose and EGR tube nut.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Vacuum Hose & EGR Tube Nut
    G03429610Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid electrical connector and vacuum hose.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting EGR Vacuum Regulator Solenoid Electrical Connector & Vacuum Hose
    G03429611Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the three vacuum hoses on the back of the intake manifold.
    1. Disconnect the chassis vacuum hose.
    2. Disconnect the engine vacuum hose.
    3. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Chassis And Engine Vacuum Hose
    G03429612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the vapor management valve (VMV) vacuum hose.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Vapor Management Valve (VMV) Vacuum Hose
    G03429613Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the two electrical connectors attached to the left side of the upper intake manifold.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Two Electrical Connectors
    G03429614Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the power steering pressure (PSP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03429615Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the bolt and position the transmission vent hose and bracket aside.
    Fig 11: Removing Bolt & Position Transmission Vent Hose & Bracket Aside
    G03429616Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the nut from the wire harness.
    Fig 12: Removing Nut From Wire Harness
    G03429617Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the eight bolts and the upper intake manifold.
    • Remove and discard the gaskets.
    • Clean all sealing surfaces.
    Fig 13: Removing Eight Bolts
    G03429618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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