IN-VEHICLE SERVICE
Intake Manifold
Upper
Refer to Section 03
-04B for throttle body removal and installation procedures.
Lower
Removal
1. Disconnect ground cable at battery and set aside.
2. Drain engine cooling system.
3. Remove PCV closure hose from valve cover (6582) and air cleaner outlet tube.
4. Remove air cleaner outlet tube from throttle body (9E926) and engine air cleaner (ACL) (9600).
5. CAUTION: Cover the fuel pressure relief valve with a shop rag to prevent accidental fuel
spray into the eyes.
Carefully relieve fuel pressure at fuel pressure relief valve as outlined in Section 03
-04B .
6. Remove fuel tube clips. Disconnect fuel supply and return lines as outlined in Section 03-04B .
7. Mark location of vacuum lines and remove.
8. Disconnect electrical connectors of:
Intake air temperature sensor (IAT sensor) (12A697)
Idle air control valve (IAC valve) (9F715)
Engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT sensor) (12A648)
Camshaft position sensor (12A112)
Ignition coil
Radio ignition interference capacitor (18801)
Water temperature indicator sender unit (10884)
EGR pressure sensor, if equipped
EGR vacuum regulator control, if equipped
Refer to Section 18-01 for further information.
Section 03-01B: Engine, 3.0L V-6 1997 Aerostar, Ranger Workshop Manual
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