Intake Manifold: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Release the fuel pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES
Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Detach the intake manifold bracket.
- Loosen the nuts and remove the bolts.
Fig 1: Loosening Intake Manifold Bracket Nuts
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the air cleaner housing.
1. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
2. Disconnect the air cleaner outlet hose.
- Remove the air cleaner housing from the rubber bushing.
Fig 2: Removing Air Cleaner Housing From Rubber Bushing
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Disconnect the accelerator cable.
1. Unhook the cable.
2. Remove the plastic clip and position the accelerator cable to one side.
Fig 3: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable
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Disconnect the speed control cable.
1. Unhook the cable.
2. Remove the plastic clip and position the speed control cable to one side.
Fig 4: Disconnecting Speed Control Cable
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Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation hoses.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hoses
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Disconnect the vacuum hoses.
1. EVAP solenoid valve.
2. Brake booster.
3. Delta pressure feedback electronic (DPFE) system sensor.
4. Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve.
Fig 6: Disconnecting Vacuum Hoses
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Disconnect the EGR valve.
- Discard the gasket.
Fig 7: Disconnecting EGR Valve
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NOTE: Clamp the hoses to prevent coolant loss.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Coolant Hoses From Intake Manifold

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Disconnect the coolant hoses from the intake manifold.
Remove the vacuum hose assembly.

Fig 9: Removing Vacuum Hose Assembly
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Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor and the idle air control (IAC) valve.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Throttle Position Sensor And Idle Air Control
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NOTE: Do not remove the oil level indicator tube.

Fig 11: Removing Bolt And Bracket From Oil Level Indicator Tube

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Remove the bolt and bracket from the oil level indicator tube.
Remove the intake manifold upper support bracket.

Fig 12: Removing Intake Manifold Upper Support Bracket
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Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors.

Fig 13: Disconnecting Fuel Injector Electrical Connectors
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Disconnect the electrical connectors.
1. Intake manifold runner control (IMRC).
2. Camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
3. Ignition Coil.
Fig 14: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors
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Disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Remove the intake manifold retainers and position the manifold to the rear of the engine compartment (shown with engine removed).

Fig 15: Removing Intake Manifold Retainers
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Remove the IMRC manifolds (shown with engine removed).
- Remove the two studs first.
- Discard the gaskets.
Fig 16: Identifying Studs
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Remove the intake manifold from the engine compartment.

Fig 17: Removing Intake Manifold From Engine Compartment
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