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Intake Manifold Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Separate the upper and lower intake manifolds.
    • Remove the bolts.
    • Discard the intake manifold gasket.
    Fig 1: Separating Upper And Lower Intake Manifolds
    G01545006Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Using clean metal surface cleaner, clean and inspect the upper and lower manifold internal passages and mating surfaces.
  3. Allow the upper and lower intake manifolds to dry completely.