Genuine 2007 Ford Focus Intake Manifold

2007 Ford Focus Intake Manifold Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove and install the intake manifold in 2.3L and later 2.0L engine on 2007 Ford Focus?

  A: To remove the intake manifold, park the vehicle on firm, level ground, apply the handbrake, jack up the front, and support it on axle stands. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then remove the engine cooling fans and shroud. From underneath, take out the lower oil level dipstick tube retaining bolt and the intake manifold lower retaining bolt. Release the securing clamp and detach the air intake pipe from the throttle body. If applicable, remove the snow shield over the throttle body, unclip the accelerator inner cable from the throttle linkage, and twist the outer cable to release it from the bracket. Unplug the two electrical connectors from the throttle position sensor and the idle air control valve, then carefully pull the vacuum hoses for the brakes, fuel pulse damper, and purge valve from the intake manifold. Detach the wiring harness from the top of the intake manifold, marking or labeling connectors as they are unplugged, and move the wiring loom aside. Remove the upper retaining bolt and withdraw the oil level dipstick tube, replacing the O-ring at the bottom during reassembly. Unscrew the seven bolts securing the intake manifold to the cylinder head, withdrawing it enough to disconnect the PCV hose and the electrical connector from the knock sensor. During installation, reverse the removal steps, ensuring to clean all gasket material and sealant from the manifold and cylinder head without damaging them. Check for warpage if the gasket was leaking, and replace the manifold if found faulty. Fit new gaskets to the intake ports and EGR port, then locate the manifold on the head and install the retaining bolts, tightening them evenly to the specified torque. Replace remaining parts in reverse order, ensuring all fasteners are tightened to the specified settings and a new O-ring seal is fitted to the dipstick tube. Route the wiring loom correctly and reconnect as labeled, then check the accelerator cable adjustment and throttle linkage operation before starting the engine. After warming up, check for fuel, intake, and vacuum leaks, and conduct a road test to ensure proper operation of all disturbed components.