Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Intake Air System Components - Exploded View
2012 Ford Taurus AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Intake Air System Components - Exploded View
Intake Air System Components - Exploded View
3.5L Air Cleaner (ACL) Assembly
3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) ACL (Air Cleaner) Assembly
NOTICE: Whenever turbocharger air intake system components are removed, always cover open ports to protect from debris. It is important that no foreign material enter the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes are susceptible to damage from even small particles. All components should be inspected and cleaned, if necessary, prior to installation or reassembly.
NOTICE: The compression limiter bushing may fall out of the mounting bracket grommets on the turbocharger intake tube or the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) tube during service. Make sure the bushings are in place when reinstalling or damage to the tubes may occur.
3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) Charge Air Cooler (CAC) and Tubes
NOTICE: Whenever turbocharger air intake system components are removed, always cover open ports to protect from debris. It is important that no foreign material enter the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes are susceptible to damage from even small particles. All components should be inspected and cleaned, if necessary, prior to installation or reassembly.
NOTICE: The compression limiter bushing may fall out of the mounting bracket grommets on the turbocharger intake tube or the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) tube during service. Make sure the bushings are in place when reinstalling or damage to the tubes may occur.
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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.