Intake Manifold Removal

Duratec HE Intake Manifold Removal Procedure

1. Detach the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose and the vacuum hose from the engine upper cover.

2. Remove the engine upper cover.

3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.For additional information, refer to «Section 414-01».

4. Raise and support the vehicle.For additional information, refer to «Section 100-02».

5. Remove the oil level indicator lower retaining bolt.

6. Remove the intake manifold lower retaining bolt.

7. Lower the vehicle.

8. Detach the air cleaner outlet pipe from the throttle body (TB).

9. Detach the accelerator cable.

1 Detach the inner cable.

2 Turn the cable out of the bracket.

Detach the cable and position it to one side.

10. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor and the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connectors.

11. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum line from the intake manifold.

12. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

13. Detach the engine wiring harness from the intake manifold.

14. Remove the oil level indicator and tube.

15. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the intake manifold.

16. Disconnect the engine air shut off valve, the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor and the swirl plates solenoid valve electrical connectors.

17. Remove the intake manifold bolts (engine shown removed for clarity).

Detach the intake manifold from the cylinder head.

18. Disconnect the PCV hose from the intake manifold.

19. Detach the knock sensor (KS) electrical connector from the intake manifold.

20. Remove the intake manifold.

1. Note: Install new gaskets.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

2. Initialize the door window motors.For additional information, refer to «Section 501-11».