Lower 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.
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.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING - 3.5L DURATEC (202KW 275PS) 3.5L ECOBOOST (235KW 320PS)
- Remove the port injection fuel rail. Refer to: Port Injection Fuel Rail .
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
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NOTE: Cover the accessory drive belts to prevent coolant contamination of the belts.
Completely cover the accessory drive belts with waterproof plastic.
- Remove the bolts and position the thermostat housing aside.
- Inspect the O-ring seal and replace if necessary.
- Remove and discard the coolant tube O-rings seal.
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- Detach the coolant tube retainer from the valve cover stud bolt.
- Disconnect the coolant tube from the lower intake manifold.
- Remove the bolts and the lower intake manifold.
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- Visually inspect the lower intake manifold gaskets for nicks, cuts and abrasions. If these conditions are not present, the gaskets may be re-used.
- Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces.