Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3 (2000)
8. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core.
9. Disconnect the main engine control sensor wiring. Remove the connectors from the mounting bracket.
10. Disconnect the vacuum supply hoses from the intake manifold by squeezing the tabs, twisting the hoses and pulling them away from the intake
manifold.
11. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose from the valve cover.
12. Remove the drive belt.
13. Remove the bolts. Position the generator (GEN) out of the way.
14. Disconnect the fuel line.
15. Remove the intake manifold.
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Remove the two nuts and seven bolts in the sequence shown.
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Remove the intake manifold.
16. Inspect the intake manifold gaskets.