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Intake Manifold: Removal

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  1. With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to JACKING AND LIFTING for lifting points.
  2. Loosen the 4 retainers and remove the underbody shield.
    Fig 1: Locating Underbody Shield Retainers
    G08030560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. REFER to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
  4. Disconnect the EVAP tube from the CAC outlet tube. REFER to QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
    • Loosen the clamp and disconnect the CAC outlet tube from the TB.
    Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Body Clamp And Connector
    G08028508Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the FRP sensor and MAP sensor electrical connectors.
    • Detach the 2 EVAP tube retainers from the intake manifold.
    • Detach the heater hose from the retaining clip.
    Fig 3: Locating MAP Sensor Electrical Connectors, Clips And Retainers
    G08028509Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the EVAP tube from the EVAP canister purge valve and the ACL outlet pipe. REFER to QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
    • Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve electrical connector.
    • Remove the engine appearance cover mounting stud.
    • Remove the EVAP canister purge valve and EVAP tube assembly.
    Fig 4: Locating EVAP Canister Purge Valve
    G08028510Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Detach the 2 fuel tube retaining clips from the intake manifold.
    Fig 5: Locating Intake Manifold Fuel Tube Retaining Clips
    G08028511Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the 2 vacuum hoses from the intake manifold.
    • Disconnect the vacuum tube quick connect coupling. REFER to QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
    • Detach the vacuum hose retainer from the intake manifold.
    Fig 6: Locating Intake Manifold Vacuum Hose Retainer
    G08028512Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Depress the red quick connect locking ring and pull the vacuum tube out of the quick connect fitting.
    • Remove the 5 intake manifold bolts and position the intake manifold forward.
    Fig 7: Locating Intake Manifold Bolts
    G08028513Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the TB electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainer from the TB  .
    • Detach the 2 KS wiring harness retainers from the intake manifold.
    • Disconnect the crankcase ventilation oil separator tube and remove the intake manifold.
    Fig 8: Locating Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Tube
    G08028514Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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