Intake Manifold: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Ford Transit-350 HD, 2024 Ford Transit-350, 2024 Ford Transit-250, and 2024 Ford Transit-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: BATTERY CABLES - 3.5L DURATEC (202KW 275PS) 3.5L ECOBOOST (235KW 320PS)
- Remove the fuel injection pump noise insulator.
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- Disconnect the throttle body electrical connector and wiring harness retainer.
- Loosen the clamp and position the throttle body intake pipe aside.
- Disconnect the PCV tube from the intake manifold and position the tube aside.
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- Loosen the clamp and position the vacuum hose aside.Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Disconnect the fuel vapor tube from the intake manifold and position the tube aside. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING
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- Disconnect the EVAP purge solenoid and MAPT sensor electrical connectors and wiring harness retainer.
- Detach the vacuum tube retainers and position the tube aside.
- Remove the stud bolt and position the EVAP purge solenoid aside.
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- Disconnect the vacuum hose and position aside.
- Remove the pin-type retainer, the retaining plate and position the vacuum solenoid assembly aside.
- Loosen the bolts and remove the intake manifold.
- Inspect the gaskets for nicks, cuts and abrasions.
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- Discard the gaskets if any nicks, cuts or abrasions are present after inspection.
- Clean and inspect all of the sealing surfaces of the cylinder heads and the intake manifold.