Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 786

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 62: Removing Intake Manifold Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

31. Remove the intake manifold assembly.

1. Lift the intake manifold.

2. Disconnect the intake manifold tuning valve electrical connector.

3. Remove the intake manifold and discard the gaskets.

Inspect the intake manifold assembly for damage.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 63: Removing Intake Manifold Assembly

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Installation

1. Clean all the sealing surfaces.

2. Install the upper intake manifold.

1. Position the new intake manifold gaskets.

2. Position the upper intake manifold.

3. Loosely install nine bolts.

CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, power abrasive discs or any

abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces, these tools
cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. Use a
plastic scraper only.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup