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.
- Separate the upper and lower intake manifolds.
- Remove the bolts.
- Discard the intake manifold gasket.
- Using clean metal surface cleaner, clean and inspect the upper and lower manifold internal passages and mating surfaces.
- Allow the upper and lower intake manifolds to dry completely.