Lower Intake Manifold: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to JACKING AND LIFTING , Lifting Points.
Release the fuel system pressure. REFER to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. REFER to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
Drain the cooling system. REFER to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
Disconnect the 6 fuel injector electrical connectors.
Disconnect the fuel supply tube-to-fuel rail quick connect coupling. REFER to QUICK CONNECT COUPLING . Position fuel supply tube aside.
- Remove the bolt from the fuel supply tube-to-rail bracket.
Remove the 2 thermostat housing-to-lower intake manifold bolts.
Remove the 10 bolts and the lower intake manifold.
- Remove and discard the intake manifold and thermostat housing gaskets.
- Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces.