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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004ECONOLINE E150, VAN CARGO, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 221 (ENGINE - 4.2L)IN-VEHICLE REPAIRLOWER INTAKE MANIFOLDREMOVAL
2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W

Lower Intake Manifold: Removal

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Econoline. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the intake manifold spacer assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD - SPACER ASSEMBLY .
  2. Disconnect the EGR valve vacuum hose.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting EGR Valve Vacuum Hose
    G01535792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the EGR valve tube upper fitting.
    Fig 2: Removing EGR Valve Tube Upper Fitting
    G01535793Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the radiator upper hose from the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  5. Disconnect the water bypass hose (8597) and the heater water hose (18472).
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Water Bypass Hose
    G01535794Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    6. WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and can be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
  6. Disconnect the fuel lines. For additional information, refer to FUEL TANK & LINES-GASOLINE & DIESEL or FUEL TANK & LINES-NATURAL GAS .
    7. NOTE: One shown, all similar.
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