Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
9.
Lift up the upper intake manifold to access the vapor management valve (VMV) hoses. Remove the locking clips and disconnect the right and left
VMV hoses. See Figure 3.
10.
Remove the upper intake manifold by carefully sliding the manifold off of the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube. See Figure 3.
11.
If equipped, position the engine vacuum reservoir aside. See Figure 4.
12.
Remove the lower intake manifold. See Figure 4.
CAUTION:
The intake ports of the cylinder heads must be covered to avoid any foreign material from entering the engine.
13.
Clean all foreign material from the intake manifold/cylinder head area, then cover the cylinder head ports with clean shop towels.
VOLUME REDUCTION PLUG AND CAM CHAIN TENSIONER REPLACEMENT
