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Removal (Contour, Cougar & Mystique)

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  1. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE & FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS . Remove air cleaner outlet pipe. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect fuel inlet and return lines. Remove accelerator cable and speed control actuator from throttle body.
  2. Remove fuel rail. Mark and remove vacuum hoses and wire harness connectors as necessary. Remove screws attaching engine control sensor wiring to intake manifold. Remove accessory drive belt.
  3. NOTE: Removal of intake manifold may be difficult without removal of generator and mounting bracket. Remove if necessary.
  4. Remove retaining bolts, nuts and studs from intake manifold. Remove intake manifold and gasket.