Intake Manifold: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford F-150. 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.
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Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
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Remove the nuts.
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Slide the engine appearance cover out of the retaining bracket.
- If the engine appearance cover stud bolts are loosened or removed, they must be installed/tightened into the intake manifold.
Torque
: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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Remove the following items:- Refer to: AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE RH .
- Refer to: AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE LH
- Refer to: CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) OUTLET PIPE .
- 4.
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Disconnect the EVAP tube quick release coupling. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING .
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Disconnect the EVAP purge valve electrical connector.
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Lift the EVAP purge valve off of the intake manifold mounting tab.
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Disconnect the crankcase pressure sensor electrical connector.
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Disconnect the PCV tube quick release coupling. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING
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Disconnect the vacuum tube quick release coupling. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING .
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Remove the vacuum harness pressure sensor bolt.
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Disconnect the MAP sensor electrical connector.
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Detach the wiring harness and vacuum harness retainers.
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- Disconnect the PCV tube quick release couplings and remove the tube. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING
- Disconnect the throttle body electrical connector and wiring harness retainer.
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Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors and detach the harness and vacuum hose retainers.