How to Replace Intake Manifold on Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX?

The procedure is similar for both ford and Lincoln car models:-----

The details to replace Intake Manifold is as follows:----

Removal & Installation

Lower Manifold

Specific to:

Ford Edge 2008-2009

Lincoln MKX 2008-2009

WARNING

During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove the fuel rail, as outlined in the Fuel System Section.
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
5. Remove the 3 thermostat housing-to-lower intake manifold bolts.
6. Unfasten the 10 bolts, then remove the lower intake manifold.
7. Remove and discard the intake manifold and thermostat housing gaskets.
8. Thoroughly clean and inspect all sealing surfaces. 
   
   
   
   Fig. Exploded view of the lower intake manifold and related components

To install:

NOTE

If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.

1. Using new intake manifold and thermostat housing gaskets, install the lower intake manifold and the 10 bolts. Tighten to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm) in the sequence shown in the accompanying illustration.
   
   
   

   

   Fig. Lower intake manifold bolt tightening sequence
2. Install the 3 thermostat housing-to-lower intake manifold bolts. Tighten to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
3. Install the air cleaner assembly.
4. Install the fuel rail.
5. Fill and bleed the cooling system.

Upper Manifold

Specific to:

Ford Edge 2008-2009

Lincoln MKX 2008-2009

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
3. Disconnect the throttle body electrical connector.
4. Disconnect the Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) tube from the intake manifold.
5. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
6. Disconnect the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) tube from the PCV valve.
   
   
   

   

   Fig. Installed view of the upper intake manifold and related components
7. Disconnect the PCV fitting electrical connector.
8. Detach the wiring harness retainers from the upper intake manifold.
9. Remove the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt.
10. Remove the 6 bolts and remove the upper intake manifold.
11. Remove and discard the gaskets.
12. Clean and inspect all of the sealing surfaces of the upper and lower intake manifold.
    
    
    

    

    Fig. Exploded view of the upper intake manifold and related components

To install:

NOTE

If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.

1. Using new gaskets, install the upper intake manifold and the 6 bolts and tighten to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm) in the sequence shown in the accompanying illustration.
   
   
   

   

   Fig. Upper intake manifold bolt tightening sequence
2. Install the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt. Tighten to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
3. Attach the wiring harness retainers to the upper intake manifold.
4. Connect the PCV fitting electrical connector.
5. Connect the PCV tube to the PCV valve.
6. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose to the intake manifold.
7. Connect the EVAP tube to the intake manifold.
8. Connect the throttle body electrical connector.
9. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.

These details will help.

Thanks.

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