Intake Manifold: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Loosen the 4 retainers and remove the underbody shield.
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Disconnect the EVAP tube from the CAC outlet tube. For additional information, refer to the QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
- Loosen the clamp and disconnect the CAC outlet tube from the TB .
Disconnect the FRP sensor and MAP sensor electrical connectors.
- Detach the 2 EVAP tube retainers from the intake manifold.
- Detach the heater hose from the retaining clip.
Disconnect the EVAP tube from the EVAP canister purge valve and the ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to the QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
- Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve electrical connector.
- Remove the engine cover mounting pin.
- Remove the EVAP canister purge valve and EVAP tube assembly.
Disconnect the 2 vacuum hoses from the intake manifold.
- Disconnect the vacuum tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to the QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
- Detach the vacuum hose retainer from the intake manifold.
Depress the red quick connect locking ring and pull the vacuum tube out of the quick connect fitting.
- Remove the 5 intake manifold bolts and position the intake manifold forward.
Disconnect the TB electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainer from the TB .
- Detach the 2 KS wiring harness retainers from the intake manifold.
- Disconnect the crankcase ventilation oil separator tube and remove the intake manifold.