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Upper Intake Manifold: Removal

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  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
    1. Remove the hoses.
    2. Loosen the clamps.
    3. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
    Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner Outlet Tube
    G01592665Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the pin-type retainers and the accelerator cable splash shield.
    Fig 2: Removing Pin-Type Retainers And Accelerator Cable Splash Shield
    G01592666Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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  3. Disconnect the throttle cable and the cruise control cable.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Throttle Cable And Cruise Control Cable
    G01592667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the throttle position sensor (TPS) and idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connectors.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Throttle Position Sensor And Idle Air Control Valve Electrical Connectors
    G01592668Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the harness from the throttle body stud.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Harness From Throttle Body Stud
    G01592669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) vacuum regulator and vacuum supply hoses.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Exhaust Gas Recirculation Vacuum Regulator And Vacuum Supply Hoses
    G01592670Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) and evaporative emissions (EVAP) vacuum hoses.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Positive Crankcase Ventilation And Evaporative Emissions Vacuum Hoses
    G01592671Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the EGR valve.
    1. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
    2. Remove the nuts.
    3. Remove the bolts.
    4. Remove the EGR valve.
    Fig 8: Removing EGR Valve
    G01592672Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the EGR vacuum regulator (EVR) valve.
    1. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    3. Remove the bolts.
    4. Remove the valve.
    Fig 9: Removing EGR Vacuum Regulator Valve
    G01592673Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the eight bolts and the upper intake manifold.
    • Remove and discard the gaskets.
    • Clean all mating surfaces.
    Fig 10: Removing Bolts And Upper Intake Manifold
    G01592674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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