Removal and Installation
- Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Disconnect the fuel line spring lock couplings. For additional information, refer to FUEL TANK & LINES .
- Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system module tube. For additional information, refer to ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL .
- Remove the 2 generator bracket nuts, 2 bolts and the bracket.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Remove the 2 generator bracket studs.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Disconnect the coolant crossover tube and position it aside.
- Discard the used O-rings.
- To install, lubricate the new O-rings with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in California and Oregon VC-7-B, in Canada VC-7-C) or equivalent (yellow color) WSS-M97B51-A1.
- Disconnect the 4 engine harness retainers from the lower intake manifold.
- Disconnect the fuel rail pressure sensor vacuum hose and electrical connector.
- Disconnect the intake manifold runner control (IMRC) motor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the 8 fuel injector electrical connectors.
- Remove the lower intake manifold bolts and the manifold.
- To install, hand tighten, then tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in) in the sequence shown.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
NOTE:
Replace the intake manifold gaskets if necessary.