Upper Intake Manifold: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
- Disconnect the throttle body electrical connector.
- Disconnect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) tube from the intake manifold.
- Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
- Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube from the PCV valve.
- Disconnect the PCV fitting electrical connector.
- Detach the wiring harness retainers from the upper intake manifold.
- Remove the 2 upper intake manifold support bracket bolts.
- Remove the 6 bolts and remove the upper intake manifold.
- Remove and discard the gaskets.
- Clean and inspect all of the sealing surfaces of the upper and lower intake manifold.