Removal & Installation (3.0L 4V)
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. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Remove upper intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLD under AIR INDUCTION SYSTEMS. Remove bolts retaining fuel injection supply manifold to lower intake manifold. See Fig 1. Separate fuel injection supply manifold from lower intake manifold.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. When installing fuel injection supply manifold assembly, use NEW "O" rings. Lubricate "O" rings with clean 5W-30 engine oil. Push fuel injection supply manifold down to ensure all injector "O" rings are fully seated in fuel injection supply manifold cups and lower intake manifold. Install fuel injection supply manifold bolts and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Check for fuel leaks when completed.