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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2000MYSTIQUE GS, 2.0 3, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCEREMOVE, OVERHAUL & INSTALLENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVE/INSTALL/OVERHAULFUEL SYSTEMUPPER INTAKE MANIFOLDREMOVAL (4.6L DOHC - VIN V - MUSTANG)
2000 Mercury Mystique GS, 2.0 3, Automatic
Removal (4.6L DOHC - VIN V - Mustang)
2000 Mercury Mystique GS, 2.0 3, AutomaticSECTION Removal (4.6L DOHC - VIN V - Mustang)
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner outlet tube. Disconnect accelerator cable, cruise control cable and return spring from throttle body. Remove bolts retaining accelerator and cruise control cables to bracket. Disconnect clip and position cables aside. Disconnect TP sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect EVAP return hose from throttle body assembly. Disconnect Idle Air Control (IAC) valve and Differential Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) electrical connectors. Disconnect main chassis vacuum supply line and EGR vacuum line. Disconnect DPFE hoses. Disconnect EGR valve-to-exhaust manifold tube from EGR valve.
- Disconnect electrical connector and vacuum lines from EGR vacuum regulator solenoid. Remove PCV valve and tube as an assembly. Remove upper intake manifold bolts in sequence. See Figure. Remove upper intake manifold and discard upper intake manifold gasket. Inspect and clean sealing surfaces.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.