Mercury 3S4Z-9424-AM Inlet Manifold Assembly

To remove the intake manifold on 2008 and later models, follow these steps. Depressurize the fuel system and disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Remove the outlet tube from the air cleaner and remove the front collision impact sensor and transaxle fluid level dipstick. Remove the lower intake manifold mounting bolt above the engine oil dipstick tube and then remove the dipstick and tube. Disconnect the wiring from the oil pressure switch and throttle body. Disconnect the power steering tube and the vapor hose. Disconnect the wiring harnesses from the knock sensor, MAP sensor, and the swirl control solenoid and sensor. Loosen the two center intake manifold bolts and remove the five remaining intake manifold bolts. Disconnect the PCV hose and remove the intake manifold.

Disconnect the electrical connectors for the swirl control, throttle body, MAP sensor, and oil pressure sender. Remove the air intake duct from the throttle body.

Remove the engine cooling fans and shroud.