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Cougar 1999 (08.1998-01.2001)

Engine - 2.0L - Intake Manifold Cougar 1999 (08/1998-01/2001)
In-vehicle Repair

Removal

  1. Remove the air cleaner (ACL) outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section  303-12A .

  1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    • Throttle position (TP) sensor.
    • Idle air control (IAC).
    • Engine control sensor wiring.
  1. Remove the fuel supply manifold. For additional information, refer to Section  303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04B Fuel Charging and Controls.

  1. Detach the engine wiring harness and position to one side.

  1. Disconnect the vacuum supply hoses from the intake manifold by squeezing the tabs, twisting the hoses and pulling away from intake manifold.

  1. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum line from the intake manifold.
    • Disconnect the quick-release coupling and pull out the line.
  1. Remove the fuel charging wiring. For additional information, refer to Section  303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls / 303-04B Fuel Charging and Controls.
  1. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Section  303-05 Accessory Drive.
  1. Remove the generator bolts. Position generator to one side. For additional information, refer to Section  414-02 Generator and Regulator.

  1. Remove the intake manifold.
    • Remove the seven bolts and two nuts.
  1. Remove the manifold gasket. Discard the gasket.

Installation

  1. Install a new intake manifold gasket.

  1. To install, reverse removal procedure.

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