Upper Intake Manifold: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. 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 .
- Disconnect the PCV tube quick connect coupling from the intake manifold. For additional information, REFER to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Disconnect the Throttle Body (TB) electrical connector.
- Detach the TB electrical connector wiring harness pin-type retainer from the TB.
- Disconnect Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube from the EVAP canister purge valve. For additional information, REFER to
FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION
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- Detach the EVAP hose retainer from the intake manifold.
- Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve electrical connector.
- Detach the EVAP canister purge valve electrical connector wiring harness pin-type retainer.
- Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the engine.
- Detach the wiring harness pin-type retainer from the rear of the upper intake manifold.
- Remove the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt from the front of the RH cylinder head.
- Loosen the 7 bolts and remove the upper intake manifold.
- Remove and discard the gaskets.
- Clean and inspect all of the sealing surfaces of the upper and lower intake manifold.