OEM 2001 Ford Windstar Intake Manifold

2001 Ford Windstar Intake Manifold Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the lower intake manifold on 2001 Ford Windstar?

  A: The service and repair operation of the lower intake manifold begins with draining part of the cooling system. Start the procedure by removing the upper intake manifold before proceeding to the fuel supply manifold. The service requires removing the EGR vacuum tube and EGR-to-exhaust manifold tube by loosening the connecting nut. The heater hose must be disconnected through fitting compression followed by removing the hose. Afterward disconnect the upper radiator hose which requires relocating the clamp to separate the hose. The Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) requires disconnection from the system followed by setting the water bypass tube in a suitable location. Pull out the lower intake manifold bolts after marking the position of the six long bolts because you will need to reattach these during reinstall. The IMRC should be removed along with disposal of lower intake manifold sealing components if required. Begin the installation process by placing sealant on the mounting locations of the intake manifold front and rear end seals before inserting both seals followed by installing the gaskets. If required, install the IMRC. The installation of the lower intake manifold needs to occur within four minutes of sealant application along the mounting points. Install the bolts in their designated positions before tightening the six longer bolts to 5 Nm then an additional 10 Nm. The eight shorter bolts should be tightened first to 5 Nm and later to 10 Nm. Connect the water bypass tube by mounting it before installing its bolts and delivering power to the IMRC electrical connector. The series of steps for reassembly involves connecting the upper radiator hose with the heater hose after first installing the EGR-to-exhaust manifold tube and tightening the nut and attaching the EGR vacuum tube. The last steps involve installing the fuel supply manifold and upper intake manifold followed by proper cooling system filling and bleeding.