Taurus V6-3.0L VIN 2 Flex Fuel (1997)
CAUTION:
Cleaning Aluminum Surfaces Do not use abrasive grinding discs to remove gasket material; use only plastic manual scrapers. Do not scratch or
gouge aluminum sealing surfaces.
NOTE: Lightly oil all retaining bolt and stud bolt threads before installation.
1. Clean mating gasket surfaces of lower intake manifold and cylinder head. Lay a clean cloth or shop cloth in valve tappet valley to catch any gasket
material. After scraping, carefully lift cloth from valve tappet valley, preventing any particles from entering oil drain holes or cylinder head. Use a
suitable solvent to remove old silicone sealant.
2. If installing a new lower intake manifold, transfer engine coolant temperature sensor, water thermostat, water hose connection gasket and water
hose connection heater hose elbow and water temperature indicator sender unit to new lower intake manifold.
3. If removed, install fuel injectors and fuel injection supply manifold:
A. Apply clean engine oil XO-10W30-QSP or DSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-F lightly to fuel injector O-rings
before installation.
B. Install fuel injector into fuel injection supply manifold.
C. Carefully align fuel injection supply manifold to intake manifold fuel injector bores.
D. Push one side into place at a time until fuel injection supply manifold clicks into place.
E. Install fuel injection supply manifold retaining bolts and tighten to 8-12 Nm (71-106 inch lbs.).
NOTE: Prior to applying sealer, clean sealing surfaces of cylinder block and cylinder head with Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or
equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M5B392-A, to remove all residues that may interfere with the sealer's ability to adhere.
