Upper Intake Manifold: Removal
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 7 other vehicles, including the 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1995 Mercury Cougar, 1995 Lincoln Town Car, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII, and 1995 Lincoln Continental. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove intake air ducting. Disconnect wiring harness connectors as necessary. Disconnect throttle and transmission linkages from throttle body. Remove cable bracket with cables attached, and position bracket aside.
- Mark and disconnect all vacuum lines to throttle body and upper intake manifold. Disconnect coolant by-pass hose. Disconnect PCV system from fitting at rear of upper intake manifold. Remove EGR valve (if necessary).
- Remove nut retaining alternator bracket to upper intake manifold. Remove 2 bolts retaining alternator bracket to water pump and alternator. Remove bolts holding upper intake manifold to lower intake manifold. Remove upper intake manifold and throttle body as an assembly.