lincoln mkz upper intake manifold removal and gasket replacement 2007 2008 2009

lincoln mkz upper intake manifold removal and gasket replacement 2007 2008 2009

If you smell gas, while you are driving, perhaps you didn’t tighten the ignition coils enough.

0:00 remove engine cover
0:05 overview
0:17 remove crank case vent tube
0:30 remove air cleaner outlet pipe, 8mm socket, 44in lbs
0:47 upper intake manifold removal overview
1:14 remove PCV hose
1:19 remove brake booster to intake manifold vacuum hose
1:23 remove evaporative emissions (EVAP) to intake manifold tube
1:27 remove upper intake manifold support bracket bolt, 8mm socket, 89in lbs
1:33 disconnect throttle body electrical connection
1:46 remove electrical tie down
1:50 remove upper intake manifold bolts, 8mm socket, 89 in lbs
2:05 lift up intake manifold
2:17 remove positive crank case ventilation (PCV) fitting electrical connection
2:35 remove gaskets
2:42 spark plug location under intake manifold tube
2:49 install gaskets
3:01 replace manifold and connect PCV fitting electrical connector
3:14 reinstall upper intake manifold bolts
3:25 tightening sequence for upper intake manifold bolts
3:35 all together
3:41 engine cover installed