Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 305

Ford does not specify a sequence, but it is recommended that you start tightening in the middle and
work you way out to the ends. Repeat the tightening sequence several times until the bolts will no longer
turn at the specified torque.
The following procedures are for installing the upper intake manifold.
14. Install the upper manifold.
15. Attach both VMV hoses to the manifold.
16. Install the attaching bolts and tighten to specification. See the note above.
17. Attach any vacuum and electrical connections that were removed.
18. Connect the accelerator cable bracket to the intake and the cable (or cables if equipped with cruise
control) to the throttle cam.
19. Install the accelerator splash shield.
20. Install the air cleaner−to−intake supply tube.
21. Connect the negative battery cable. Run the engine until normal operating temperature is reached and
check for vacuum leaks.
5.0L Engine
To remove the lower intake manifold on the 5.0L engine, the camshaft synchronizer, which houses the
Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor, must be removed. Refer to Section 4 before starting this procedure as
there are special tools necessary. If the tools are not available and you remove the CMP, the fuel
injectors will not remain timed to the engine and the vehicle will not run.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system.
When draining the coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted by ethylene glycol antifreeze, and are
quite likely to drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove
fatal in sufficient quantity. Always drain the coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless
it is contaminated or several years old.
3. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
4. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose from the throttle body.
5. Remove the throttle body shield then disengage the cables from the throttle shaft.
6. Label and disconnect any electrical components or vacuum lines attached to the upper intake
manifold.
7. Remove the accelerator cable brackets from the manifold and position aside.
8. If equipped, disconnect the EGR spacer (or throttle body) coolant hoses.
9. Label and remove the spark plug wires from the coil packs.
10. Disconnect the ignition coil wiring harness plug.
11. Unbolt and remove the coil packs from the engine.
12. Remove the intake cover plate to gain access to the two long upper intake manifold attaching bolts.
13. Remove any wires or loom holders from the upper manifold.
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