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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997EXPLORER 4D UTILITY, 4.0 E, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 23 (ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVE/INSTALL/OVERHAUL - 4.0L)FUEL SYSTEMFUEL SUPPLY MANIFOLD ASSEMBLYREMOVAL
1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WD
Fuel Supply Manifold Assembly: Removal
1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WDSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air inlet tube from air cleaner to throttle body. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
- Remove upper intake manifold and throttle body assembly. See UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD & THROTTLE BODY . Disconnect fuel supply line fitting at fuel manifold.
- Disconnect fuel return line from fuel pressure regulator. Remove fuel manifold retaining bolts. Remove fuel manifold. Remove injectors from manifold. See Figure .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.