Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Remove the bolts and the intake manifold shield.

Fig 1: Removing Bolts And Intake Manifold Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the nut at the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system module.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Module Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the nut at the exhaust manifold.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Exhaust Manifold Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the tube.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.