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Intake Manifold: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the fuel tube spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  4. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  5. Remove the air cleaner and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  6. Remove the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
  7. Disconnect the 8 fuel injector electrical connectors.
  8. Remove the 8 ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION .
  9. Remove the 2 intake manifold shield bolts and the shield.
  10. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
  11. Disconnect the quick connect coupling evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve hoses from the throttle body (TB) spacer and from the EVAP canister purge valve. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  12. Disconnect the quick connect coupling positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube from the TB spacer. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  13. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system module vacuum and electrical connectors.
  14. Disconnect the intake manifold-to-TB spacer vacuum hose.
  15. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
  16. Remove the 4 generator bracket bolts and the bracket.
  17. Remove the coolant thermostat. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  18. Disconnect the throttle control and the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
  19. Release the heater hose spring clamp and disconnect the heater hose.
  20. Remove the EGR system module tube. For additional information, refer to ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL .
  21. If equipped, detach the wire harness retainer from the intake manifold crash bracket.
  22. Remove the intake manifold crash bracket bolt and prevent the bolt from contacting the cylinder head with a rubber band or tie strap.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Fuel Charging Wiring Electrical Connectors
    G04583409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the intake manifold crash bracket bolt.
  24. Disconnect the fuel rail pressure and temperature sensor vacuum and electrical connectors.
  25. Remove the wire harness retainer from the LH front fuel rail stud.
  26. Remove the wire harness retainer from the rear of the intake manifold.
  27. Disconnect the ground connector from the RH rear fuel rail stud bolt.
  28. Remove the 8 bolts and the intake manifold.
  29. Remove and discard the intake manifold gaskets.
  30. Clean the sealing surfaces.
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