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Items 79-81: Intake Manifold Disassembly Note

  1. Disconnect and remove the throttle body heater hoses.
    Fig 1: Removing Throttle Body Heater Hoses
    G01528234Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: The throttle body and adapter are shown removed for clarity. It is not necessary to remove the throttle body and adapter to remove the intake manifold.
    Fig 2: Intake Manifold Removing Sequence
    G01528235Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the bolts and studs in the sequence shown.
  3. Remove the intake manifold.
    4. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs, or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to clean the surfaces.
    Fig 3: Cleaning Sealing Surfaces
    G01528236Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Clean the sealing surfaces.
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