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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012TAURUS AWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINEINTAKE MANIFOLDSERVICE AND REPAIRUPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD
2012 Ford Taurus AWD V6-3.5L
Upper Intake Manifold
2012 Ford Taurus AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Upper Intake Manifold
Upper Intake Manifold
Upper Intake Manifold (View 1 of 2)
Upper Intake Manifold (View 2 of 2)
Removal
1. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe.
2. Disconnect the Throttle Body (TB) electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube from the intake manifold.
4. Detach the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) tube pin-type retainer from the upper intake manifold.
5. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
6. Disconnect the PCV tube from the PCV valve.
7. Detach the wiring harness retainers from the upper intake manifold.
8. Remove the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt.
9. Remove the fuel tube bracket bolt.
10. Remove the 6 bolts and the upper intake manifold.
- Remove and discard the gaskets.
- Clean and inspect all of the sealing surfaces of the upper and lower intake manifold.
Installation
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.
Using new gaskets, install the upper intake manifold and the 6 bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
2. Install the fuel tube bracket bolt.
- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
3. Install the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
4. Attach the wiring harness retainers to the upper intake manifold.
5. Connect the PCV tube to the PCV valve.
6. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose to the intake manifold.
7. Connect the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) tube to the intake manifold.
8. Attach the EVAP (Evaporative Emission) tube pin-type retainer to the upper intake manifold.
9. Connect the TB (Throttle Body) electrical connector.
10. Install the ACL (Air Cleaner) outlet pipe.
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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.