E 150 V8-4.6L (2007)
28. Remove the stud bolt and position the heater outlet tube aside.
29. Disconnect the 2 electrical connector position retainers from the support bracket and position the wiring harness onto the transmission.
30. Remove the 2 bolts, thermostat housing and thermostat.
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Discard the O-ring seal.
31. Remove the 9 intake manifold bolts.
32. Remove the intake manifold and discard the intake manifold gaskets.
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Inspect the intake manifold assembly for damage.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These
tools cause scratches and gouges which can cause leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to clean sealing surfaces.
Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
2. Position the new intake manifold gaskets, the intake manifold and loosely install the 9 bolts.
3. Using a new O-ring seal, install the thermostat.
4. NOTE: The thermostat housing bolts are tightened in sequence with the intake manifold bolts.
Install the thermostat housing and loosely install the 2 bolts.
5. Tighten the 11 bolts in 2 stages in the sequence shown.
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Stage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs).
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Stage 2: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs).
