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Intake Manifold: Removal

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  1. Remove the engine appearance cover.
  2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe and the RH ACL pipe-to-turbocharger pipe. For additional information, refer to Intake Air System Components - Exploded View, 3.5L in INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  3. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the Charge Air Cooler (CAC)-to-Throttle Body (TB) pipe.
    Fig 1: Locating Charge Air Cooler-To-Throttle Body Pipe And Clamp
    G07406927Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the TB electrical connector.
    • Detach the TB electrical connector wiring harness retainer from the TB.
      Fig 2: Locating TB Electrical Connector Wiring Harness Retainer
      G07406928Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the PCV tube quick connect electrical connector. Disconnect the PCV tube quick connect coupling from the intake manifold. For additional information, REFER to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
    Fig 3: Locating PCV Tube Quick Connect Electrical Connector
    G07406929Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the brake booster hose from the intake manifold. Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) hose from the intake manifold. For additional information, REFER to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
    Fig 4: Locating Brake Booster Hose From Intake Manifold
    G07406930Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor and the EVAP canister purge valve electrical connectors. Remove the bolt for the EVAP canister purge valve and position aside.
    Fig 5: Locating MAP Sensor And EVAP Canister Purge Valve Electrical Connectors
    G07406931Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine appearance cover bracket.
  9. Disconnect the turbocharger wastegate regulating valve solenoid hose and wire retainer from the intake manifold.
    Fig 6: Locating Turbocharger Wastegate Regulating Valve Solenoid Hose And Wire Retainer From Intake Manifold
    G07406932Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the push pin and position the turbocharger wastegate regulating valve solenoid aside.
    Fig 7: Locating Turbocharger Wastegate Regulating Valve Solenoid And Push Pin
    G07406933Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Loosen the 8 bolts and remove the intake manifold.
    • Remove and discard the gaskets.
    • Clean and inspect all of the sealing surfaces of the cylinder heads and the intake manifold.
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