Ford Explorer, Maintaince And Repair Manual

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Install the intake manifold and tighten the mounting bolts to the specifications and in the sequence
described under Intake Manifold removal and installation. 47.
Install the valve covers. 48.
Install the injector harness. 49.
If equipped, install the distributor. 50.
Install the cap and wires. 51.
Install the throttle body. 52.
Install the alternator. 53.
Install the power steering pump. 54.
Install the compressor. 55.
Connect all wires. 56.
Connect all vacuum lines. 57.
Install the radiator and condenser. 58.
Install the fan and clutch. 59.
Install the fuel lines. 60.
Install the starter. 61.
Refill the cooling system. 62.
Replace the oil filter and refill the crankcase with the specified amount of engine oil. 63.
Reconnect the battery ground cable. 64.
Start the engine and check the ignition timing and idle speed. Adjust if necessary. Run the engine at
fast idle and check for coolant, fuel, vacuum or oil leaks. 65.
4.0L Engine (VIN X)
Disconnect the negative battery cable. 1.
Drain the engine oil into a suitable container and dispose of it properly. 2.
CAUTION
The EPA warns that prolonged contact with used engine oil may cause a number of skin disorders, including
cancer! You should make every effort to minimize your exposure to used engine oil. Protective gloves should
be worn when changing the oil. Wash your hands and any other exposed skin areas as soon as possible after
exposure to used engine oil. Soap and water, or waterless hand cleaner should be used.
Drain the cooling system. 3.
CAUTION
When draining the coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted by ethylene glycol antifreeze, and are
quite likely to drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove
fatal in sufficient quantity. Always drain the coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless
it is contaminated or several years old.
Remove the radiator. 4.
Remove the condenser. 5.
Remove the fan and spacer, and shroud. 6.
Remove the air cleaner hoses. 7.
Tag and remove the spark plug wires. 8.
Remove the EDIS ignition coil and bracket. 9.
Remove the crankshaft pulley/damper. 10.
Remove the clamp. bolt and oil pump drive from the rear of the block. 11.
Remove the alternator. 12.
Relieve the fuel system pressure. 13.
Remove the fuel lines at the fuel supply manifold. 14.
Remove the upper and lower intake manifolds as previously described. 15.
Remove the rocker arm covers. 16.
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