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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012MUSTANG V8-5.4L SCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINEINTAKE MANIFOLDSERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAUL
2012 Ford Mustang V8-5.4L SC
Overhaul
2012 Ford Mustang V8-5.4L SCSECTION Overhaul
Intake Manifold Assembly
Intake Manifold Assembly (View 1 of 3)
Intake Manifold Assembly (View 2 of 3)
Intake Manifold Assembly (View 3 of 3)
Disassembly
1. Remove the heater hose.
2. Remove the Supercharger (SC) bubbler hose.
3. Remove the upper and lower SC (Supercharger) bypass actuator vacuum tubes.
4. Remove the 2 bolts and the EGR system module.
- Discard the gasket.
5. Disconnect the vacuum tube from the fuel rail and pressure temperature sensor.
6. Remove the 4 fuel rail bolts.
- Remove the fuel rail and injectors as an assembly.
7. Remove the 8 fuel injector clips and the 8 fuel injectors from the fuel rail.
- Discard the 8 fuel injector clips.
8. NOTICE: Use O-ring seals that are made of special fuel-resistant material. Use of ordinary O-ring seals can cause the fuel system to leak. Do not reuse the O-ring seals.
Remove and discard the 16 fuel injector O-ring seals.
9. Remove the 10 bolts and the SC (Supercharger).
- Discard the gasket.
10. Remove the vacuum tube.
11. Remove the Intake Air Temperature 2 (IAT2) sensor.
12. Remove the 5 bolts and the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) tube assembly.
- Discard the gasket.
13. Remove the 2 CAC (Charge Air Cooler) coolant connector tubes.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
14. Remove the 13 bolts and the lower intake manifold cover.
- Discard the gasket.
15. Remove the 10 bolts, the 2 CAC (Charge Air Cooler) rail supports and the CAC (Charge Air Cooler).
Assembly
1. NOTICE: If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.
NOTE: Apply threadlock and sealer to the CAC (Charge Air Cooler) bolts prior to installation.
Position the CAC (Charge Air Cooler) , the 2 CAC (Charge Air Cooler) rail supports and install the 10 bolts.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages:
- Stage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
2. Install a new gasket, the lower intake manifold cover and the 13 bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
3. NOTE: Apply clean engine coolant to the new CAC (Charge Air Cooler) coolant connector tube O-ring seals.
Install new O-ring seals on the CAC (Charge Air Cooler) coolant connector tubes.
- Install the CAC (Charge Air Cooler) coolant connector tubes.
4. Install a new gasket, the CAC (Charge Air Cooler) coolant tube assembly and the 5 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
5. Install the IAT2 (Intake Air Temperature 2) sensor.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
6. Install the vacuum tube.
7. Install a new gasket, the SC (Supercharger) and the 10 bolts.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages:
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
8. NOTE: Lubricate the new O-ring seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.
Install new O-ring seals on each of the fuel injectors.
9. Install the 8 fuel injectors onto the fuel rail and install 8 new fuel injector clips.
10. Install the fuel rail and fuel injector assembly onto the intake manifold.
11. Install the 4 fuel rail bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
12. Connect the vacuum tube to the fuel rail and pressure temperature sensor.
13. Install a new gasket, the EGR system module and the 2 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
14. Install the upper and lower SC (Supercharger) bypass actuator vacuum tubes.
15. Install the SC (Supercharger) bubbler hose.
16. Install the heater hose.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.