Intake Manifold: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Disconnect the battery ground. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
NOTE: Do not pull the engine appearance cover forward or sideways to remove. Failure to press straight upward on the underside of the cover at the attachment points may result in damage to the cover or engine components.
1. Place your hand under the engine appearance cover at each grommet location and push straight up to release each grommet from the studs.
2. After all of the grommets have been released from the studs, remove the appearance cover from the engine.
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If equipped, remove the bolts and the underbody shield.

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- Detach the wiring harness retainer.
- Detach the KS wiring harness connector retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
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Remove the bottom intake manifold mounting bolt.

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- Detach the wiring harness retainer.
- Detach the wiring harness connector retainer and position the wiring harness aside.
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Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
Disconnect the throttle body electrical connector and detach the wire harness retainers.

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Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve tube quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

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Disconnect the brake vacuum tube from the intake manifold.

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NOTE: Position back the intake manifold to allow access to disconnect the crankcase ventilation oil separator tube from the intake manifold.
- Remove the bolts and the intake manifold.
- Disconnect the crankcase vent oil separator tube.
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- Visually inspect the intake manifold gaskets for nicks, cuts and abrasions. If these conditions are not present, the gaskets may be reused.
- Install new intake manifold gaskets if necessary.
- Clean and inspect all of the sealing surfaces of the intake manifold.
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- If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris.
- If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold.

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