Capri V8-302 5.0L (1982)
W/E.F.I.
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable, then drain cooling system into suitable container.
2.
Remove air inlet hose, crankcase ventilation hose and evaporative purge hoses.
3.
Disconnect accelerator cable, transmission T.V. cable and cruise control linkage (if equipped) from throttle body. Remove accelerator cable
bracket.
4.
Disconnect vacuum hoses at intake manifold.
5.
Disconnect spark plug wiring from spark plugs, then remove spark plug wiring and bracket assemblies from rocker arm cover studs. Remove
distributor cap adapter and secondary wiring as an assembly.
6.
Disconnect fuel pressure and return lines. Prior to removing fuel lines, relieve fuel system pressure by tapping suitable pressure gauge onto
fuel rail valve and allowing system to drain through the drain tube.
7.
Disconnect distributor vacuum hose (if equipped), then the distributor wiring connector. Remove distributor hold-down bolt, then the distributor.
8.
Disconnect radiator hose from coolant outlet housing, then remove coolant temperature sensor wire.
9.
Disconnect heater hose from intake manifold and throttle body cooler, then the water pump bypass hose.
10.
Disconnect ECT, ACT, TP, ISC solenoid and EGR sensor wiring.
11.
Disconnect injector wiring connectors, then remove fuel charging assembly wiring.
12.
Disconnect crankcase vent hose assembly.
13.
Remove the upper intake manifold attaching bolts, then the upper intake manifold.
14.
Remove lower intake manifold attaching bolts, then the lower intake manifold. It may be necessary to pry the lower intake manifold from the
cylinder heads. If prying is necessary, use caution to avoid damaging gasket sealing surfaces.
15.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Clean all cylinder head/block to intake manifold contact areas.
b. Apply {1/8} bead of silicone sealer D6AZ-19562-B or equivalent to each corner where the cylinder heads joins the cylinder block.
c. Position replacement gaskets and seals on cylinder heads and block. Ensure gaskets are interlocked with tab locks on seals.
d. Apply {1/16} bead of silicone sealer D6AZ-19562-B or equivalent to each end where the intake manifold gaskets join the cylinder block
seals. Do not drip any sealer into engine lifter galley.
e. Install lower intake manifold carefully to avoid smearing gasket compound. Run a finger around the seal area to ensure seals are
properly in place.
f.
Torque bolts in sequence, Fig. 17, to 24 ft. lbs.
