Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 291

Fuel supply manifold and connections on the 2.3L and 2.5L engine. The injectors do not need to be removed unless a new
12. Disengage the push connect fitting at the fuel supply manifold and fuel return lines. Disconnect the
fuel return line from the fuel supply manifold.
13. Remove the engine oil dipstick bracket retaining bolt.
14. Unplug the electrical connectors from all four fuel injectors and move the harness aside.
15. Remove the four bottom retaining bolts from the lower manifold. The front two bolts also secure an
engine lifting bracket. Once the bolts are removed, remove the lower intake manifold.
16. Clean and inspect the mounting faces of the lower intake manifold and cylinder head. Both surfaces
must be clean and flat. If the intake manifold upper or lower section is being replaced, it will be
necessary to transfer components from the old to the new part.
To install:
17. To install, first clean and oil the manifold bolt threads. Install a new lower manifold gasket.
18. Position the lower manifold assembly to the head and install the engine lifting bracket. Install the four
top manifold retaining bolts finger−tight. Install the four remaining manifold bolts and tighten to
12−15 ft. lbs. (single plug 2.3L engines) or 15−3 ft. lbs. (2.3L and 2.5L twin plug engines), following
the sequence illustrated.
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manifold is being installed
Lower intake manifold removal on the 2.3L and 2.5L engine
Lower intake manifold torque sequence on the 2.3L and 2.5L engine
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