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How to Remove the Plenum on a 2001 Ford Windstar

The air intake plenum is one of the components of a vehicles intake manifold system. It works with the air that is supplied with the fuel that combines in the combustion process to power the engine. The plenum is mounted on the Ford Windstars intake manifold; its exact position can vary depending on the engine type. It is connected to the throttle body, and you will need to remove the throttle body in order to remove the plenum.

Instructions

Removal

1

Disconnect the vans negative battery cable, using a wrench on the black cables clamp nut, and then disconnect the electrical connectors to the throttle position sensor and the idle air control valve.

2

Unclamp and remove the outlet tube from the air cleaner assembly, loosening the clamps with a screwdriver. Disconnect the accelerator cables return spring and the end of the cruise control cable from the throttle lever, then unbolt and remove the cable bracket.

3

Remove the four mounting bolts from the throttle body, and remove the body. Discard the gasket.

4

Label and detach the vacuum lines from the plenum, EGR valve and fuel pressure regulator, and the EGR valve from the plenum. Remove the PVC vent hose from the plenum and the valve from the valve cover.

5

Unplug the spark plug wires from the front bank of the engine and lay them on the top of the firewall back.

6

Remove the bolts from the intake plenum with your wrench, starting with the bolts on each side and working your way to the middle bolts. Separate the plenum from the intake manifold.

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