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.

Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Remove the lower intake manifold bolt.

Fig 1: Removing Lower Intake Manifold Bolt
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Remove the accelerator control snow shield.

Fig 2: Removing Accelerator Control Snow Shield
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Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
- Loosen the retaining clamps.
- Remove the emissions breather tube.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
Fig 3: Removing Air Cleaner Outlet Tube
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Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector and position the wiring harness aside.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Throttle Position Sensor Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector and position the wiring harness aside.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Idle Air Control Valve Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the throttle cables from the intake manifold.
1. Disconnect the accelerator cable and speed control cable (if so equipped) from the throttle linkage.
2. Remove the bolts from the accelerator cable bracket and position aside.
Fig 6: Removing Bolts From Accelerator Cable Bracket
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Remove the evaporative emissions hoses.

Fig 7: Removing Evaporative Emissions Hoses
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Disconnect the temperature manifold absolute pressure (TMAP) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Temperature Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the electrical connectors and position the wiring harness aside.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors And Position Wiring Harness
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Disconnect the outward intake manifold runner control (IMRC) actuator electrical connector.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Outward Intake Manifold Runner Control Actuator Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the vacuum hose from the fuel pressure regulator.

Fig 11: Disconnecting Vacuum Hose From Fuel Pressure Regulator
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Loosen the fuel injection supply manifold retainers.

Fig 12: Loosening Fuel Injection Supply Manifold Retainers
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Disconnect the power brake booster vacuum tube.
- Disconnect the quick release coupling and pull out the line.
Fig 13: Disconnecting Quick Release Coupling
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Remove the two oil level indicator tube bolts.

Fig 14: Removing Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolts
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NOTE: Engine shown removed for clarity.

NOTE: There are two different size bolts used. Mark the location of the bolts to ensure installation in the correct location.

Fig 15: Removing Intake Manifold Bolts

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Remove the seven intake manifold bolts.
Raise the intake manifold enough to gain clearance to disconnect the knock sensor (KS) wiring harness.

Fig 16: Disconnecting Knock Sensor Wiring Harness
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Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.

Fig 17: Disconnecting Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose
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Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube.

Fig 18: Removing Exhaust Gas Recirculation Tube
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Remove the intake manifold.