Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. 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 cowl vent screen. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
- Remove the 7 bolts and the cross-vehicle support.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Detach the crankcase vent tube pin-type retainer from the upper intake manifold.
- Disconnect the crankcase vent tube fittings and remove the tube.
- Disconnect the 2 intake manifold tuning (IMT) valve electrical connectors.
- Remove the 4 IMT valve bolts and the IMT valves.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Inspect and install new O-ring seals as necessary.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
CAUTION:
The IMT valve must be fully seated in the intake manifold prior to installing the bolts, or damage to the IMT valve can occur.
NOTE:
Coat the IMT valve with clean engine oil before installing it in the intake manifold.