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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 706 (ENGINE - 4.2L - F-150)IN-VEHICLE SERVICINGLOWER INTAKE MANIFOLDINSTALLATION
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard

Lower Intake Manifold: Installation

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Installation
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    CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
  1. Using a plastic scraping tool, silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep, clean the gasket mating surfaces. Follow the directions on the packaging.
    2. NOTE: If the lower intake manifold is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
  2. Install the lower intake manifold front and rear seals.
    1. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the intake manifold front and rear seal mounting points as indicated.
    2. Install the lower intake manifold front and rear seals.
      3. Fig 1: Identifying Lower Intake Manifold Front And Rear Seals
      GF0002372Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the intake manifold gaskets.
    Fig 2: Identifying Manifold Gaskets
    GF0002373Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    4. NOTE: If the lower intake manifold is not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
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