Montego AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
3. Remove the 4 transaxle roll restrictor cross brace bolts.
4. Remove the bolt and the transaxle roll restrictor cross brace.
5. Disconnect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) canister purge valve tube from the upper intake manifold and detach the retainer.
6. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV), brake booster and vacuum harness tubes from the upper intake manifold.
7. Detach the fuel tube retainer from the upper intake manifold.
8. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system module electrical connector and vacuum tube.
9. Detach the vacuum tube from the upper intake manifold vacuum tube retainer.
10. Disconnect the EGR system module tube from the EGR system module.
11. Disconnect and plug the throttle body and PCV coolant hoses.
12. Disconnect the throttle body electrical connector.
13. If equipped, remove and discard the 4 upper-to-lower intake manifold screws.
14. Remove the 8 bolts and the upper intake manifold.
Installation
1. NOTE: Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces. Inspect and install new gaskets as necessary.