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Lower Intake Manifold: Notes

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20 XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-M2C153-H
Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA WSE-M4G323-A4
Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA WSE-M5B392-A
CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.
  1. Remove the fuel injection supply manifold. For additional information, refer to FUEL INJECTION SUPPLY MANIFOLD AND FUEL INJECTOR .
  2. Remove the coolant bypass tube. For additional information, refer to BYPASS TUBE .
  3. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration.
    Fig 1: Lower Intake Manifold Parts Removal Sequence
    G03243825Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  5. NOTE: Tighten the oil filter one-half turn after the gasket makes contact with oil filter housing.
  6. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
Fig 2: Identifying Engine Oil Drain
G03243826Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.