2000 Ford ZX2 StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Intake Manifold: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
  2. Remove the accelerator control snow shield.
    Fig 1: Remove Accelerator Control Snow Shield
    G01611252Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  4. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
    • Loosen the retaining clamps.
    • Remove the emissions breather tube.
    • Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
      Fig 2: Remove Air Cleaner Outlet Tube
      G01611253Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnect Throttle Position Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01611254Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Disconnect Idle Air Control Valve Electrical Connector
    G01611255Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the throttle cables from the intake manifold.
    1. Disconnect the accelerator cable and speed control cable (if so equipped) from the throttle linkage.
    2. Remove the bolts from the accelerator cable bracket and position aside.
      Fig 5: Disconnect Throttle Cables From Intake Manifold
      G01611256Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the evaporative emissions hoses.
    Fig 6: Remove Evaporative Emissions Hoses
    G01611257Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the temperature manifold absolute pressure (TMAP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Disconnect Temperature Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01611258Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the vacuum hoses and the electrical connectors from the air shutoff valves.
    Fig 8: Disconnect Vacuum Hoses And Electrical Connectors
    G01611259Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the fuel pressure regulator.
    Fig 9: Disconnect Vacuum Hose From Fuel Pressure Regulator
    G01611260Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the lower intake manifold bolt.
    Fig 10: Remove Lower Intake Manifold Bolt
    G01611261Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the lower oil level indicator tube bolt.
    Fig 11: Remove Lower Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt
    G01611262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the upper oil lever indicator tube bolt and remove the oil level indicator tube.
    Fig 12: Remove Oil Level Indicator Tube
    G01611263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the coolant expansion tank. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
    16. NOTE: Engine shown removed for clarity.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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