Intake Manifold: Removal

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Release the fuel pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Unfasten the cable ties if necessary and install new ones when reinstalling.
Remove the generator. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the air cleaner housing.
1. Pull off the mass air flow (MAF) sensor connector.
2. Detach the crankcase ventilation hose.
3. Detach the intake hose.
  - Pull out the air cleaner housing from the rubber bushings.
    
    Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner Housing
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Detach the accelerator cable and the speed control cable (if equipped) from the throttle body.

Fig 2: Detaching Accelerator Cable And Speed Control Cable
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Remove the fuel pressure sensor. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
Detach the EGR valve and EGR pipe bracket.

Fig 3: Detaching EGR Valve And EGR Pipe Bracket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Pull off the vacuum hoses.

Fig 4: Pulling Off Vacuum Hoses
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Disconnect the fuel injector wiring.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Fuel Injector Wiring
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Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Camshaft Position Sensor
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Detach the fuel line.

Fig 7: Detaching Fuel Line
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Remove the engine lifting eye.

Fig 8: Removing Engine Lifting Eye
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Detach the intake manifold (graphic shows engine removed).
1. Remove the intake manifold studs on the front end of the engine.
2. Remove the five bolts and two nuts.
  
  Fig 9: Detaching Intake Manifold
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.