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2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD

Upper Intake Manifold: Removal

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Removal
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NOTE: If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.
  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
  2. Position the crankcase vent tube away from the intake manifold.
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    • Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve tube quick connect coupling from the intake manifold.

    • Detach the EVAP canister purge valve tube retainer from the intake manifold.

    • Detach the EVAP canister purge valve and position aside.

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    • Disconnect the MAP sensor electrical connector.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers.

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    1. Disconnect the throttle body electrical connector and wire harness retainer.
    2. Disconnect the brake vacuum tube quick release coupling from the intake manifold. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    3. Remove the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt.
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  6. Disconnect the PCV tube quick connect coupling from the intake manifold.
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  7. Detach the coolant hose retainers from the intake manifold.
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  8. Remove the EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube bolts.
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  9. Loosen the EGR valve bracket nut and bolts.
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    • Disconnect the EGR transducer electrical connector.

    • Remove the bolt, hoses and the EGR transducer.

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    1. Remove the EGR tube to intake manifold bolts.
    2. Remove the bolts and the EGR tube.
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  12. Remove and discard the EGR tube O-ring seal and gasket.
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  13. Remove and discard the exhaust manifold tube gasket.
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  14. Remove the bolts and the upper intake manifold.
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    • Remove and discard the upper intake manifold gaskets.

    • Clean and inspect all of the sealing surfaces of the upper and lower intake manifold.

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