Upper Intake Manifold: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
Remove the bolt and the snow shield.

Fig 1: Removing Bolt And Snow Shield
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Disconnect the accelerator cable, speed control cable and the return spring.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable, Speed Control Cable And Return Spring
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Disconnect the accelerator cable and speed control cable from the accelerator bracket.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable And Speed Control Cable From Accelerator Bracket
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Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor and idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connectors.

Fig 4: Disconnecting TP Sensor And IAC Electrical Connectors
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Disconnect the two vacuum hoses.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Vacuum Hoses
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Detach the 42-pin wiring harness retainer from the stud bolt.

Fig 6: Detaching 42-Pin Wiring Harness Retainer From Stud Bolt
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Remove the nut and the stud bolt.
- Position the 42-pin wiring harness and bracket aside.
  
  Fig 7: Positioning 42-Pin Wiring Harness And Bracket Aside
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Remove the oil indicator tube bracket nut and the upper intake manifold support bracket stud bolt.

Fig 8: Removing Oil Indicator Tube Bracket Nut And Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket Stud Bolt
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Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose and the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve tube.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Brake Booster Vacuum Hose And PCV Valve Tube
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Remove the bolts, the stud bolt and the upper intake manifold.
- Remove and discard the gaskets.
- Clean and inspect all mating surfaces.
  
  Fig 10: Removing Bolts, Stud Bolt And Upper Intake Manifold
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NOTE: Install new gaskets and tighten the upper intake manifold bolts and stud bolt in the sequence shown.

Fig 11: Upper Intake Manifold Bolts Tightening Sequence

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.