OEM 2004 Ford Thunderbird Intake Manifold

2004 Ford Thunderbird Intake Manifold Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the intake manifold on 2004 Ford Thunderbird?

  A: The repair and servicing process of the intake manifold begins with disconnecting the battery ground cord followed by air cleaner outlet tube removal. Eject the engine coolant with caution because damage to the engine may occur. The service process starts by removing the cowl vent screen followed by the engine compartment brace and then disconnecting the fuel line. Service the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system module first before proceeding with removal of other components according to the provided illustrations. The procedure to remove the engine appearance cover support bracket starts with disconnecting the engine wiring harness retainers. You must disconnect both electrical connectors from the fuel injector and RFI suppressor before removing the nuts and engine wiring harness retainer and eventually the nut with RFI suppressor. The intake manifold requires disconnecting the throttle body heater hose before commencing work although the identification image displays throttle body and adapter removal for better visibility but both parts can stay in position when addressing the intake manifold. Shift the intake manifold by first uninstalling its designated bolts and studs before pulling it out. Use a plastic scraping tool to clean sealing surfaces in order to prevent surface scratches and gouges. The procedure for installing the intakes manifold requires fresh gaskets and proper bolt tightness according to sequence before reattaching the throttle body heater hose. The fuel charge manifold installation requires you to connect the RFI suppressor with its nut followed by the engine wiring harness retainer with nuts then reattaching the fuel injector and RFI suppressor electrical connectors. The final phase requires you to link the engine wiring harness retainers to the engine appearance cover support bracket.