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Lower Intake Manifold: Removal

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WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before repairing or disconnecting any of the fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing personal injury or a fire hazard.
  1. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD  in this article .
  4. Remove the clip.
    Fig 1: Removing Clip
    G03995744Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the special tool.
    Fig 2: Installing Special Tool
    G03930404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Close the special tool and push it into the open side of the cage.
    Fig 3: Pushing Special Tool Into Open Side Of Cage
    G03930403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Separate the fitting and remove the special tool.
    Fig 4: Separating Fitting And Removing Special Tool
    G03995747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the fuel rail bracket bolt.
  9. Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor vacuum tube.
  10. Disconnect the fuel rail wiring harness electrical connector.
  11. Remove the 4 bolts and the lower intake manifold.
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