Removal (Contour, Cougar & Mystique)
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove retaining bolts, nuts and studs from intake manifold. Remove intake manifold and gasket.
NOTE:
Removal of intake manifold may be difficult without removal of generator and mounting bracket. Remove if necessary.