Removal & Installation (2.9L)
- Remove air inlet tube from air cleaner to throttle body. Depressurize fuel system. Relief valve is located on fuel supply line.
- Remove upper intake manifold and throttle body assembly. See UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD & THROTTLE BODY. Disconnect crossover fuel hose, fuel supply, and fuel return line from fuel supply manifold. See PUSH-CONNECT FITTINGS.
- Remove fuel supply manifold retaining bolts. Carefully remove fuel supply manifold from lower intake manifold. The fuel injectors are retained in fuel supply manifold with clips.
- Remove retainer clips and inspect for corrosion and damage. Remove injector(s) from fuel supply manifold and wipe injector recesses clean with dry cloth.
- To install, ensure injectors and injector recesses are clean and free of contamination. Lightly grease recesses. Install 3 injectors on right side recess of intake manifold, and then 3 on left.
- Position and press down firmly until attachment holes line up. Install fasteners. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. See Fig 1
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Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.