Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1028

Fig. 20: Removing Upper Intake Manifold
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Installation

1. Inspect the intake manifold upper gasket. Install a new gasket, if necessary.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 21: Identifying Intake Manifold Upper Gasket Installing Position
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2. Position the upper intake manifold and tighten the upper intake manifold bolts in the

sequence shown in two stages.

Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

Stage 2: Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 22: Identifying Upper Intake Manifold Bolts Tightening Sequence
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3. Connect the spark plug wire holders.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 23: Connecting Spark Plug Wire Holders
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4. Install the accelerator cable and, if equipped, the speed control actuator cable.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup