Installation (All Models): Removal & Installation Ford Bronco V

Removal

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove upper intake manifold. See «UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD»(ref-48793-S42018638172001011500000). Drain cooling system. Remove distributor cap and plug wires as an assembly. Mark and remove distributor assembly.
2. Mark and disconnect electrical connectors and vacuum hoses from lower manifold. Remove fuel injector wiring harness. Release fuel pressure. See «FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE»(ref-48793-S35672887852001011500000).
3. Using Disconnect Tool (D87L-9280-A or B), disconnect fuel supply and return line. see scheme 2 Remove upper radiator hose, by-pass hose and heater outlet hose. Remove lower intake manifold bolts evenly. Remove lower intake manifold and gaskets.

1. Clean gasket mating surfaces. Apply a 1/16" (1.6 mm) bead of silicone rubber sealer on full width of each intake manifold seal (4 places). Install NEW lower intake manifold gaskets on cylinder block and heads.
2. Ensure gaskets are interlocked with end rubber gaskets. Install 2 guide pins in opposite corners. Install lower intake manifold and tighten bolts finger tight. Tighten bolts evenly in sequence to specification. (Scheme 3) See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-48793-S07645334572001011500000). To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Fill and bleed air from cooling system. See «COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING»(ref-48793-S00546574172001011500000).

Scheme 3