Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 289

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and secure it out of the way.
3. Remove the fuel filler cap to vent tank pressure. Release the pressure from the fuel system at the fuel
pressure relief valve using EFI pressure gauge T80L−9974−A or equivalent. The fuel pressure relief
valve is located on the fuel line in the upper right hand corner of the engine compartment. Remove the
valve cap to gain access to the valve.
4. Label and unplug any electrical connectors related to the intake manifold assemblies being removed.
5. Tag and disconnect the vacuum lines at the upper intake manifold vacuum tree, at the EGR valve and
at the fuel pressure regulator and canister purge line as necessary.
6. Remove the throttle linkage shield and disconnect the throttle linkage and speed control cable (if
equipped). Unbolt the accelerator cable from the bracket and position the cable out of the way.
7. Disconnect the air intake hose, air bypass hose and crankcase vent hose.
8. Disconnect the PCV hose from the fitting on the underside of the upper intake manifold.
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Linkage and hose location on the 2.3L and 2.5L engine
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Disconnect the EGR valve supply tube
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