Upper Intake Manifold

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Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
Remove the alternator. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system module. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE .
Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Fig 1: Removal Sequence Of Upper Intake Manifold
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Items 18 and 19: Upper Intake Manifold Fasteners Installation Note

Tighten the bolts and studs in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 2: Tightening Sequence Of Upper Intake Manifold Bolts And Studs
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.