Intake Manifold: Removal

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NOTE: The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to do so may result in damage to the turbocharger.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Remove the bolts and the suspension support bar.

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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. Remove the engine appearance cover nuts.
2. Place your hand under the engine appearance cover at the grommet location and push straight up to release the grommet from the stud.
3. After the grommet has been released from the stud, remove the appearance cover from the engine.
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Disconnect the battery ground. Refer to: BATTERY CABLES - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW 273PS) .
Remove the following items:
1. Remove the cowl panel. Refer to: Cowl Panel .
2. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve. Refer to: Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve .
Disconnect the EVAP canister tube quick release coupling and remove from the intake manifold. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING - 2.3L .

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Remove the bolt and position the coolant hose and bracket aside.

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Loosen the CAC tube clamp and position aside.

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Remove the bolt (Enhanced Hexalobular or TORX PLUS ® Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC as the owner) and the shield.

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Detach the retainers, remove the bolt and position the ground wire aside.

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- Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors.
- Detach the wiring harness retainers.
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Detach the fuel rail wiring harness retainer from the intake manifold.

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If equipped, detach the block heater wiring harness retainer from the intake manifold.

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- Loosen the clamps and remove the EGR transducer hoses.
- Remove the bolt and the EGR transducer assembly.
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Detach the coolant hose retainer from the bottom of intake manifold.

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Remove the nuts, bolt and position the EGR inlet tube assembly from intake manifold.

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Remove and discard the EGR inlet tube assembly gasket.

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- Disconnect the crankcase vent oil separator tube quick release coupling from the intake manifold. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING - 2.3L .
- Remove the bolts and position the intake manifold forward.
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Detach the KS electrical connector retainers and remove the intake manifold.

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NOTE: 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. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.
- Visually inspect the intake manifold for metal debris.
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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.
- Clean and inspect all of the sealing surfaces of the intake manifold.

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