Cougar V6-153 2.5L DOHC VIN L SFI (2001)
Intake Manifold: Service and Repair
Upper
Upper Intake Manifold
Removal
1. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL).
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the water pump pulley shield.
1
Detach the coolant hose from the clip.
2
Remove the bolts.
3
Remove the cover.
4. Remove the accelerator bracket and the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve from the upper intake manifold.
1
Remove the bolts.
2
Disconnect accelerator and speed control cables from the throttle body and position to one side.
3
Remove the bolts and discard the gasket.
5. Depress the retainer and disconnect the two vacuum supply lines from the upper intake.