2004 Ford Freestar BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Lower Intake Manifold: Notes

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
Super Premium SAE 5W-20 XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-M2C153-H
Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA WSE-M4G323-A4
Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA WSE-M5B392-A
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 can cause engine failure.
  1. Remove the fuel injection supply manifold. For additional information, refer to FUEL INJECTION SUPPLY MANIFOLD AND FUEL INJECTOR .
  2. Remove the coolant bypass tube. For additional information, refer to BYPASS TUBE .
  3. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration.
    Fig 1: Lower Intake Manifold Parts Removal Sequence
    G03243825Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  5. NOTE: Tighten the oil filter one-half turn after the gasket makes contact with oil filter housing.
  6. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
  • Drain the engine oil.
  • Install a new engine oil filter.
  • Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
Fig 2: Identifying Engine Oil Drain
G03243826Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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