Taurus X FWD V6-3.5L (2008)
Intake Manifold: Service and Repair
Lower Intake Manifold
Lower Intake Manifold
Lower Intake Manifold
Removal
CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while
cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, may cause engine failure.
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the fuel rail.
3. Remove the 3 thermostat housing-to-lower intake manifold bolts.
4. Remove the 10 bolts and the lower intake manifold.
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Remove and discard the intake manifold and thermostat housing gaskets.
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Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces.
Installation
1. Using new intake manifold and thermostat housing gaskets, install the lower intake manifold and the 10 bolts.
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Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
