Intake Manifold Replacing procedure for Ford, Mercury and Lincoln?

The procedure is similar for Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, Lincoln Town Car.          

Intake Manifold

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Details are as follows:---

1. If equipped with air suspension, the air suspension switch, located on the right-hand side of the luggage compartment, must be turned to the OFFposition before raising the vehicle.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Drain the engine cooling system.
4. Properly relieve the fuel system pressure.
5. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
6. Disconnect the fuel tube spring lock coupling.
7. Remove the air cleaner and outlet pipe.
8. Remove the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft.
9. Disconnect the 8 fuel injector electrical connectors.
10. Remove the 8 ignition coil-on-plugs.
11. Remove the 2 bolts and the intake manifold shield.
12. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
13. Disconnect the quick connect coupling Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge valve hoses from the Throttle Body (TB) spacer and from the EVAP canister purge valve.
14. Disconnect the quick connect coupling PCV tube from the TB spacer.
15. Disconnect the EGR system module vacuum and electrical connectors.
16. Disconnect the intake manifold-to- TB spacer vacuum hose.
17. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
18. Detach the 2 generator wiring harness retainers from the generator bracket.
19. Remove the 4 generator bracket bolts and the bracket.
20. Remove the coolant thermostat.
21. Disconnect the throttle control and the Throttle Position (TP) sensor electrical connectors.
22. Release the heater hose spring clamp and disconnect the heater hose.
23. Remove the EGR system module tube.
24. If equipped, detach the wire harness retainer from the intake manifold crash bracket.
25. Remove the intake manifold crash bracket bolt and prevent the bolt from contacting the cylinder head with a rubber band or tie strap.
26. Remove the intake manifold crash bracket bolt.
27. Disconnect the fuel rail pressure and temperature sensor vacuum and electrical connectors.
28. Remove the wire harness retainer from the rear of the intake manifold.
29. Remove the 8 bolts and the intake manifold. Remove and discard the intake manifold gaskets.
30. Clean the sealing surfaces. 
    
    
    
    Fig. View of intake manifold components (1 of 3)
    
    
    
    

    

    Fig. View of intake manifold components (2 of 3)
    
    
    
    

    

    Fig. View of intake manifold components (3 of 3)

To install:

Fig. Intake manifold torque sequence-4.6L engine

1. Clean all gaskets mating surfaces.
2. Position new intake manifold gaskets on the cylinder heads. Be sure the alignment tabs on the gaskets are aligned with the holes in the cylinder heads.
3. Install the intake manifold and the 9 retaining bolts. Hand-tighten the right-rear bolt (viewed from the front of the engine) before final tightening, then tighten the bolts, in sequence, to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
4. Inspect and if necessary, replace the O-ring seal on the thermostat housing. Position the housing and upper hose and install the 2 retaining bolts. Tighten to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
5. To complete installation, reverse remaining removal procedure.
6. Fill the engine cooling system.
7. If equipped with air suspension, turn the air suspension switch to the ONposition.
8. Start the engine and check for leaks.
9. Road test the vehicle and check for proper operation.

This details will help.

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