Intake Manifold Assembly - 5.4L: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the fuel rail pressure and temperature sensor.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- Remove the 4 fuel rail bolts and the fuel rail and injectors as an assembly.
- Remove the 8 fuel injectors from the fuel rail.
- Discard the 2 O-ring seals from each fuel injector.
- Remove the engine noise shield.
- Remove the 6 bolts and the coolant crossover tube.
- Discard the gaskets.
- Inspect all external and internal surfaces of the intake manifold.
- Inspect for cracks or other damage.
- Inspect for foreign material inside of the manifold.
- Clean the upper intake manifold sealing surfaces.
CAUTION:
If the engine has been internally damaged and metal or other foreign material has entered the manifold, it is recommended the manifold be discarded. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.