Ford Thunderbird Manual page 318

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Engine Intake Air Resonator
Removal
Remove engine air cleaner (ACL)(9600) as
1 .
described.
2. Remove engine intake air resonator (9F763) from
RH front fender apron ( 1 6054).
Installation
Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
1 .
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
Air Cleaner Element
CAUTION: Cleaning the air cleaner element (ACL
element)(960 1) is not recommended.
Visually inspect the air cleaner element and the air
cleaner cover and body for signs of dust or dirt leaking
through holes in the filter media or past the end seals.
Place a light on the inside (clean side) of the air
cleaner element and look through the filter media at
the light. Even the smallest hole is cause for
replacement.
Also check the air cleaner element for deformed seals
or brittle spots that could fail under engine operation
and cause a hole. Discoloration only is not a cause for
replacement.
Engine Air Cleaner
Clean the air cleaner body and the cover with a solvent
or compressed air. Wipe the air cleaner body and
cover dry if a solvent is used. Inspect the air cleaner
body and cover for distortion or damage at the gasket
mating surfaces. Replace cover or body if they are
damaged beyond service.
Intake Air System
Engine Intake Air Resonator
Visually check the engine intake air resonator (9F763)
for signs of leakage, damage, foreign material
blockage,or dust entry into the engine intake air
resonator. Replace if necessary.
Engine Air Cleaner Intake Air Tube
Visually check the engine intake air tube for signs of
leakage, damage, foreign material blockage or dust
entry into the engine intake air tube. Replace if
necessary.
SPECIFICATIONS
Description
Engine Air Cleaner Tube Clamp
(3.8L)
Engine Air Cleaner Tube Clamp
(4.6L)
Engine Air Cleaner Retaining Nuts
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
N·m
2.3·3.4
2.8·4.6
2.0·2.4
1 997 Thunderbird, Cougar July 1996
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Lb-ln
2 1 ·30
25·40
18·21