Removal & Installation (Tribute 3.0L)
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Remove air cleaner outlet tube. Remove engine appearance cover. Disconnect throttle and cruise control cables and bracket (if equipped). Disconnect EGR vacuum hose and tube. Disconnect EGR vacuum regulator valve connector and vacuum hose. Mark and disconnect chassis, engine, PCV and vapor management valve vacuum hoses. Disconnect 2 electrical connectors attached to left side of upper intake manifold. Disconnect power steering pressure sensor electrical connector. Remove upper intake manifold bolts. Remove upper intake manifold. To install, reverse removal procedure. Inspect gaskets and replace if damaged. Tighten upper intake manifold bolts in crisscross pattern. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS