Upper Intake Manifold: Removal

NOTE: If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.

Remove the ACL outlet pipe. REFER to INTAKE AIR SYSTEM COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW .
Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve and throttle body electrical connectors.
- Detach the wiring harness pin-type retainer.
  
  Fig 1: Locating EVAP Canister Purge Valve And Throttle Body Electrical Connectors
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Disconnect the EVAP vapor tube from the EVAP canister purge valve. REFER to QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
- Detach the EVAP vapor tube from the 2 retainers.
  
  Fig 2: Locating EVAP Canister Purge Valve Connector And EVAP Vapor Tube Retainers
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Release the clamps and disconnect the power brake booster vacuum supply hose and crankcase ventilation hose from the upper intake manifold.

Fig 3: Locating Power Brake Booster Vacuum Supply Hose And Crankcase Ventilation Hose Clamps
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Detach the 2 coolant tube retainers from the upper intake manifold.

Fig 4: Locating Coolant Tube Retainers
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Remove the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt.

Fig 5: Locating Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket Bolt
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Remove the 7 bolts and the upper intake manifold.
- Remove and discard the gasket.
- Clean and inspect all of the sealing surfaces of the upper and lower intake manifold.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Upper Intake Manifold Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.