Upper Intake Manifold: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Lincoln MKZ and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 3.5L -- FUSION & MKZ article.
- Disconnect the Throttle Body (TB) electrical connector.
- Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube from the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
- Disconnect the PCV tube from the PCV valve.
- Detach all the wiring harness retainers from the upper intake manifold.
- If equipped, detach the cylinder block heater wiring harness retainer from the upper intake manifold.
- Remove the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt.
- Remove the 6 bolts and the upper intake manifold.
- Remove and discard the gaskets.
- Clean and inspect all of the sealing surfaces of the upper and lower intake manifold.