Removal (3.0L 2V - Upper)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner assembly and air cleaner outlet tube. Remove accelerator cable shield. See Figure.
- Disconnect accelerator cable, speed control actuator cable and throttle return spring from throttle body. See Figure. Remove bolts, then position accelerator cable bracket aside. See Figure.
- Disconnect Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) return tube and vacuum hose. See Figure. Disconnect Idle Air Control (IAC) valve and Throttle Position (TP) sensor electrical connectors. See Figure.
- Disconnect wiring harness from intake manifold support bracket. See Figure. Remove upper intake manifold support bracket. See Figure.
- Disconnect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) tube from upper intake manifold. See Figure. Disconnect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) tube and vacuum hose from EGR valve. See Figure.
- Disconnect vacuum regulator solenoid vacuum and electrical connections. Disconnect vacuum hose from upper intake manifold. See Figure.
- Disconnect wiring harness retaining clip. Disconnect spark plug wire retainer and radio interference capacitor electrical connector. See Figure.
- Remove bolts retaining upper intake manifold and remove upper intake manifold.