OEM 2009 Ford Explorer Intake Manifold

2009 Ford Explorer Intake Manifold Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What safety precautions should be taken when servicing the intake manifold on 2009 Ford Explorer?

  A: Safety is crucial when servicing the intake manifold because highly flammable mixtures need personal electronic devices and open flames and smoking to be kept away from fuel-related components. You must disconnect the battery ground cable before beginning any work on both the EVAP system along with all fuel-related components. The maintenance procedure starts with removing the Air Cleaner outlet pipe then you disconnect the negative terminal of the battery. The service technician must disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube along with the Knock Sensor (KS) electrical connector and brake booster vacuum hose and main vacuum harness fitting and PCV tube and EGR system module electrical connector. The first step is to remove the wiring harness retainer before disconnecting the EGR system module vacuum fitting and then separating the exhaust manifold from the EGR system module tube by loosening its fitting. Remove the wiring harness bracket attached to the ETB by first unfastening its nut and disconnecting both the TP sensor electrical connector and the ETB electrical connector. Uninstall the intake manifold by removing its eight securing bolts together with six gaskets. The task requires using a plastic scraping tool for cleaning sealing surfaces gently before checking gaskets to decide whether replacement is needed. Engine damage can be prevented by installing a new intake manifold when metal debris is discovered due to upper engine breakdown in the intake manifold. The installation process requires reversing the disassembly steps while applying 11 Nm force (97 lb-in) on the intake manifold bolts and 34 Nm (25 lb-ft) on the EGR system module tube fitting and 9 Nm (80 lb-in) on the wiring harness bracket nut.