2L2Z 9424-A | 2002-2005 Ford Explorer & Mercury Mountaineer Front Upper Intake Manifold

Fit In Five Steps

How to replace a Ford Explorer & Mercury Mountaineer Intake Manifold?

1.Secure Vehicle & Disconnect Battery

Open the bonnet & disconnect the battery. Remove the air filter and air filter container. Pay close attention during the removal process; you will have to reconnect all the parts when replacing the intake manifold.

2.Remove the Screws & Bolts for Connection

Open the hose clamp with a flathead screwdriver. Remove the carburetor’s fuel line and any vacuum lines that are attached to the carburetor. Remove the links attached to the throttle by removing the screws with the screwdriver. Loosen the nuts holding together the carburetor and intake manifold. They’re located on the four corners of the carburetor.

3.Remove Old Intake Manifold

Remove the distributor by loosening the connecting bolts with a wrench. Remove the upper radiator hose from the intake manifold by loosening the screws with your flathead screwdriver. Loosen the bolts fastening the intake manifold to the engine. Clean the surface of the engine. Remove an Old intake manifold.

4.Install New Intake Manifold

Prep the new intake manifold for installation by checking for any leaks from the gaskets and applying gasket sealant on both sides of each gasket. Fit the new intake manifold into place next to the engine block. Replace the bolts, screwing them in and securing the intake manifold to the engine.

5.Reinstall all Removal Parts & Check for Leakage

Reinstall the upper radiator hose, distributor, carburetor, links to the throttle, carburetor fuel line, vacuum lines and air filter. Close the bonnet & reconnect the battery. Take a test drive to Check for leakage.