Lower Intake Manifold: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Edge. 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.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the fuel rail from the intake manifold assembly.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Release the fuel pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
- Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
- Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to: Upper Intake Manifold .
- Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
- Disconnect the fuel supply tube. Refer to: Spring Lock Couplings
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- Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors and position aside the wiring harness as needed.
- Remove the thermostat housing bolts.
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NOTE: Make sure that the fuel rail and the fuel injectors do not come out of the lower intake manifold.
Remove the bolts and the lower intake manifold.
- Remove and discard the lower intake manifold gaskets.
- Remove and discard the thermostat housing gasket.
- Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces.