Intake Manifold: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the engine appearance cover.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
- Remove the following items:
- Remove the degas bottle. Refer to: DEGAS BOTTLE .
- Remove the cooling fan. Refer to: Cooling Fan .
- Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
- Remove the EGR valve outlet tube. Refer to: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Outlet Tube .
- Remove the LH CAC outlet pipe. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Outlet Pipe .
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- Disconnect and remove the upper radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Disconnect the heater hose and position aside.
- Disconnect the ECT sensor electrical connector and the wire retainer.
- Remove the bolts for the coolant tube. Disconnect the clamp and remove the coolant tube. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
- Disconnect the IAT sensor electrical connector and the wire retainer. Disconnect the TB (throttle body) electrical connector and the wire retainer.
- Remove the bolts and the lifting bracket.
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NOTE: Lift the front of the intake manifold up and slide the intake manifold to the right side of the vehicle to remove.
Remove the stud bolt, the bolt and the intake manifold.
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- Remove and discard the intake manifold gaskets.
- Clean and inspect all of the sealing surfaces of the intake manifold and the valve covers.