OEM 2001 Ford Explorer Intake Manifold

2001 Ford Explorer Intake Manifold Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair an Intake Manifold on 2001 Ford Explorer?

  A: Service and repairs of the upper intake manifold begin by disconnecting the battery cable from the ground then removing the air cleaner outlet tube. First disconnect the idle air control (IAC) electrical connector before you remove the bolt securing the accelerator control splash shield and forward position (TP) sensor electrical connector. Service of the upper intake manifold begins by disassembling the throttle linkage through accelerator speed control cable removal followed by acceleration cable bracket bolt and lower cable bracket nut removal then finally separating cables from clips and accelerator bracket. Separate the lines which enable vacuum flow to the EGR valve and the fuel pressure regulator and the upper EGR tube from exhaust manifold respectively. Detach the engine vacuum regulator (EVR) electrical connector and vacuum connector while also disconnecting the EGR backpressure transducer electrical connector then remove the ignition coil bracket. First disconnect the accelerator cable from upper intake manifold clips. Then remove screws underneath the intake cover plate and finally proceed with removing the specified bolts in sequence. Connectors from the front of the intake manifold and the vapor management valve (VMV) purge line and the brake booster vacuum supply line to the LH rear upper intake connection should be disconnected together with the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose and the two PCV heater hoses. Detach and dispose of the upper intake manifold followed by removal of the worn gasket. The installation requires cleaning the surfaces of both upper and lower intake manifold gaskets through the use of Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or an equivalent cleanser. All surfaces must be checked for cleanliness before using new seals and gaskets. Install the upper intake manifold with its gasket then bolt all fixings while attaching the PCV tube along with both upper intake vacuum connections and the two PCV heater hoses. After hooking up the vacuum supply line to the brake booster properly tighten the specified bolts then place the upper intake manifold cover plate and fasten the screws. First install the accelerator cable bracket while subsequently tightening the lower accelerator cable bracket nut and then installing the accelerator cable bracket nut. Connect both throttle linkage cables from the accelerator and speed control devices and place them into their designated clip before installing the ignition coils and their bracket. In the performance of this remedy, regain electrical connectivity between the EVR electrical connector, EVR vacuum connector, EGR valve vacuum connector, fuel pressure regulator vacuum connector, upper EGR valve-to-exhaust manifold tube connection, and EGR backpressure transducer electrical connection. After connecting the electrical connectors of the TP sensor and IAC the technician should install the splash shield and outlet tube while also reattaching the electrical ground.