Intake Manifold: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Ford Pickup, 2001 Ford Econoline, 2000 Ford Pickup, and 2000 Ford Econoline. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner outlet tube. Disconnect spark plugs wires and harness connectors at ignition coil. Disconnect control cables from throttle body. Remove throttle body control cable bracket, and position aside.
- Disconnect necessary vacuum and water lines. Disconnect necessary harness connectors and ground cables. Remove engine vacuum regulator from intake manifold. Remove upper intake manifold retaining bolts. Remove upper intake manifold and gasket.
- Disconnect fuel injector harness connectors. Disconnect EGR manifold from EGR valve. Disconnect IMRC electrical connector. Release fuel pressure and disconnect fuel lines. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE & FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS .
- On 2001 models, mark position for installation, remove intake manifold spacer assembly retaining bolts in reverse order. See Figure. Remove intake manifold spacer assembly.
- On all models, mark position for installation, remove lower intake manifold retaining bolts in reverse order. See Figure. Remove lower intake manifold and gaskets.