Thermostat housing is leaking i need remove throttle body upper intake manifold for ford explorer Eddie Bauer

hermostat, Replace My database showed this for thermostat removal, if database is wrong, my bad. 1. Remove coolant expansion tank cap. 2. Raise and support vehicle. 3. Open radiator drain petcock and drain engine coolant into a suitable container. 4. Close radiator drain petcock and lower vehicle. 5. Remove upper engine cover. 6. Remove protective shield from under engine. 7. Detach and remove air intake tube from throttle body and air filter housing. 8. Disconnect electrical and vacuum connections from intake manifold and its attached components. 9. Remove fasteners at bottom of intake manifold and at connection to cylinder head. 10. Remove intake manifold. 11. Disconnect hoses from thermostat housing. 12. Disconnect coolant temperature sensor electrical connection. 13. Remove thermostat housing from cylinder head. 14. Remove thermostat and gasket from thermostat housing cover. 15. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following: a. Install new thermostat housing gasket. b. Torque thermostat housing bolts to 88 in. lbs. c. Torque intake manifold bolts to 13 ft. lbs. d. Fill and inspect coolant level.

To remove a fuel injector or injectors you must remove the fuel supply rail that sits over them. Here is how you do that for both engine options, Turbo and non Turbo..

Removal & Installation

Except Turbocharged Models

WARNING Release fuel system pressure before servicing fuel system components. Service vehicles in well ventilated areas and avoid ignition sources. Never smoke while servicing the vehicle. This may result in personal injury or *****.

1. Release fuel system pressure.
2. Remove the air cleaner lid, disconnect the inlet air temperature sensor and makeup air hose.
3. Remove the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the engine cover or throttle control shield if equipped.
   NOTE Wrap shop towels around hose to catch any gasoline spillage.
5. Disconnect fuel supply tube from rail.
6. Remove the Intake Manifold, refer to the Engine section.
7. Disconnect electrical connectors from fuel injectors.
8. Remove bolts holding fuel rail.
9. Remove the fuel rail and injectors.
10. Remove the injectors from the fuel rail.

To install:

1. Install injectors to the fuel rail.
2. Apply a light coating of clean engine oil to the O-ring on the nozzle end of each injector.
3. Insert fuel injector nozzles into openings in intake manifold. Seat the injectors in place. Tighten fuel rail bolts to 170-230 inch lbs. (19.5-25.5 Nm).
4. Attach electrical connectors to fuel injectors.
5. Connect fuel supply tube to fuel rail. Refer to Quick Connect Fittings in the Fuel Delivery section
6. Install Intake Manifold, refer to the Engine section.
7. Install the engine cover or throttle control shield if equipped.
8. Install the negative battery cable.
9. Install the air cleaner lid, connect the inlet air temperature sensor and makeup air hose. Tighten air inlet tube clamps to 20-30 inch lbs. (2-4 Nm).

Turbocharged Models

WARNING Release fuel system pressure before servicing fuel system components. Service vehicles in well ventilated areas and avoid ignition sources. Never smoke while servicing the vehicle. This may result in personal injury or *****.

1. Release the fuel system pressure.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect the throttle body inlet hose and remove from throttle body.
4. Disconnect the purge hose from the throttle body.
5. Unlock and disconnect the electrical connection at the throttle body.
6. Remove the throttle control shield .
7. Remove the throttle and speed control cables from the throttle body.
8. Remove the cables from the throttle body bracket.
9. Unlock and disconnect the MAP sensor electrical connector.
10. Remove the vacuum lines from the rear of the intake manifold.
11. Remove the 5 bolts from the front of the intake manifold.
12. Remove the 2 bolts from the rear of the intake manifold.
13. Remove the intake manifold. Cover the lower intake manifold openings.
14. Drain the Coolant system.
15. Move the upper radiator hose clamp, so that the hose can be rotated up and out of the way.
16. Remove the 2 small hoses from the thermostat housing.
17. Remove the 2 bolts from the thermostat housing and rotate the assembly up and out of the way.
    NOTE Wrap shop towels around hose to catch any gasoline spillage.
18. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel rail.
19. Unlock and disconnect the electrical connectors from the fuel injectors.
20. Remove the wiring harness from the fuel rail.
21. Remove the 2 bolts from the fuel rail.
22. Remove the fuel rail and injectors from the intake manifold.

To install:

1. Install the fuel injectors to the fuel rail.
2. Apply a light coating of clean engine oil to the O-ring on the nozzle end of each injector.
3. Insert fuel injector nozzles into openings in intake manifold. Seat the injectors in place.
4. Install the 2 bolts to the fuel rail. Tighten fuel rail bolts to 170-230 inch lbs. (19.5-25.5 Nm).
5. Install the wiring harness to the fuel rail.
6. Connect and lock the electrical connectors to the fuel injectors.
7. Connect the fuel line to the fuel rail.
8. Rotate the assembly back into place and install the 2 bolts to the thermostat housing tighten to 110 inch lbs. (12.5 Nm).
9. Move the upper radiator house clamp back into place.
10. Install the 2 small hoses to the thermostat housing.
11. Fill the Coolant system.
12. Install the intake manifold.
13. Install the 2 bolts to the rear of the intake manifold tighten to 250 inch lbs. (28 Nm).
14. Install the 5 bolts to the front of the intake manifold and tighten to 250 inch lbs. (28 Nm).
15. Install the vacuum lines to the rear of the intake manifold.
16. Connect and lock the MAP sensor electrical connector.
17. Install the cables to the throttle body bracket.
18. Install the throttle and speed control cables to the throttle body.
19. Install the throttle control shield.
20. Connect and lock the electrical connections at the throttle body.
21. Connect the purge hose to the throttle body.
22. Connect the throttle body inlet hose to the throttle body and tighten clamps to 20-30 inch lbs. (2-4 Nm).
23. Connect the negative battery cable.
24. Use the DRB® scan tool ASD Fuel System Test to pressurize the fuel system. Check for leaks.

Removal & Installation

Except Turbocharged Models

WARNING Release fuel system pressure before servicing fuel system components. Service vehicles in well ventilated areas and avoid ignition sources. Never smoke while servicing the vehicle. This may result in personal injury or *****.

1. Release fuel system pressure.
2. Remove the air cleaner lid, disconnect the inlet air temperature sensor and makeup air hose.
3. Remove the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the engine cover or throttle control shield if equipped.
   NOTE Wrap shop towels around hose to catch any gasoline spillage.
5. Disconnect fuel supply tube from rail.
6. Remove the Intake Manifold, refer to the Engine section.
7. Disconnect electrical connectors from fuel injectors.
8. Remove bolts holding fuel rail.
9. Remove the fuel rail and injectors.
10. Remove the injectors from the fuel rail.

To install:

1. Install injectors to the fuel rail.
2. Apply a light coating of clean engine oil to the O-ring on the nozzle end of each injector.
3. Insert fuel injector nozzles into openings in intake manifold. Seat the injectors in place. Tighten fuel rail bolts to 170-230 inch lbs. (19.5-25.5 Nm).
4. Attach electrical connectors to fuel injectors.
5. Connect fuel supply tube to fuel rail. Refer to Quick Connect Fittings in the Fuel Delivery section
6. Install Intake Manifold, refer to the Engine section.
7. Install the engine cover or throttle control shield if equipped.
8. Install the negative battery cable.
9. Install the air cleaner lid, connect the inlet air temperature sensor and makeup air hose. Tighten air inlet tube clamps to 20-30 inch lbs. (2-4 Nm).

Turbocharged Models

WARNING Release fuel system pressure before servicing fuel system components. Service vehicles in well ventilated areas and avoid ignition sources. Never smoke while servicing the vehicle. This may result in personal injury or *****.

1. Release the fuel system pressure.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect the throttle body inlet hose and remove from throttle body.
4. Disconnect the purge hose from the throttle body.
5. Unlock and disconnect the electrical connection at the throttle body.
6. Remove the throttle control shield .
7. Remove the throttle and speed control cables from the throttle body.
8. Remove the cables from the throttle body bracket.
9. Unlock and disconnect the MAP sensor electrical connector.
10. Remove the vacuum lines from the rear of the intake manifold.
11. Remove the 5 bolts from the front of the intake manifold.
12. Remove the 2 bolts from the rear of the intake manifold.
13. Remove the intake manifold. Cover the lower intake manifold openings.
14. Drain the Coolant system.
15. Move the upper radiator hose clamp, so that the hose can be rotated up and out of the way.
16. Remove the 2 small hoses from the thermostat housing.
17. Remove the 2 bolts from the thermostat housing and rotate the assembly up and out of the way.
    NOTE Wrap shop towels around hose to catch any gasoline spillage.
18. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel rail.
19. Unlock and disconnect the electrical connectors from the fuel injectors.
20. Remove the wiring harness from the fuel rail.
21. Remove the 2 bolts from the fuel rail.
22. Remove the fuel rail and injectors from the intake manifold.

To install:

1. Install the fuel injectors to the fuel rail.
2. Apply a light coating of clean engine oil to the O-ring on the nozzle end of each injector.
3. Insert fuel injector nozzles into openings in intake manifold. Seat the injectors in place.
4. Install the 2 bolts to the fuel rail. Tighten fuel rail bolts to 170-230 inch lbs. (19.5-25.5 Nm).
5. Install the wiring harness to the fuel rail.
6. Connect and lock the electrical connectors to the fuel injectors.
7. Connect the fuel line to the fuel rail.
8. Rotate the assembly back into place and install the 2 bolts to the thermostat housing tighten to 110 inch lbs. (12.5 Nm).
9. Move the upper radiator house clamp back into place.
10. Install the 2 small hoses to the thermostat housing.
11. Fill the Coolant system.
12. Install the intake manifold.
13. Install the 2 bolts to the rear of the intake manifold tighten to 250 inch lbs. (28 Nm).
14. Install the 5 bolts to the front of the intake manifold and tighten to 250 inch lbs. (28 Nm).
15. Install the vacuum lines to the rear of the intake manifold.
16. Connect and lock the MAP sensor electrical connector.
17. Install the cables to the throttle body bracket.
18. Install the throttle and speed control cables to the throttle body.
19. Install the throttle control shield.
20. Connect and lock the electrical connections at the throttle body.
21. Connect the purge hose to the throttle body.
22. Connect the throttle body inlet hose to the throttle body and tighten clamps to 20-30 inch lbs. (2-4 Nm).
23. Connect the negative battery cable.
24. Use the DRB® scan tool ASD Fuel System Test to pressurize the fuel system. Check for leaks.

The thermostat is in the housing where the upper radiator hose connects to the intake manifold.
Is the intake manifold what you are talking about ?

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For 1994 Pontiac Grand Am 3.1L SFI OHV 6cyl check this procedure for Intake Manifold...
(see Figure 14)
The 3.1L engine is equipped with upper and lower intake manifolds. The upper intake manifold is also known as the intake manifold plenum.

CAUTION The fuel system is under pressure and must be properly relieved before disconnecting the fuel lines. Failure to properly relieve the fuel system pressure can lead to personal injury and component damage.

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove top half of the air cleaner assembly and throttle body duct.
4. Drain and recycle the engine coolant.
5. Disconnect the EGR pipe from exhaust manifold.
6. Remove the serpentine belt.
7. Remove the brake vacuum pipe at the intake plenum.
8. Disconnect the control cables from the throttle body and intake plenum mounting bracket.
9. Remove the power steering lines at the alternator bracket.
10. Remove the alternator.
11. Label and disconnect the ignition wires from the spark plugs and wire retainers on the intake plenum.
    
12. Remove the ignition assembly and the EVAP canister purge solenoid together.

Fig. 14: View of the intake manifold and related components

1. Disconnect the upper engine wiring harness connectors at the following components:
   Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Idle Air Control (IAC) Fuel Injectors Coolant temperature sensor Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor
2. Tag and disconnect the vacuum lines from the following components:
   Vacuum modulator Fuel pressure regulator PCV valve
3. Disconnect the MAP sensor from upper intake manifold.
4. Remove the upper intake plenum mounting bolts and lift off the plenum.
5. Disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel rail and bracket.
6. Install engine support fixture special tool J 28467-A or an equivalent.
7. Remove the right side engine mount.
8. Remove the power steering mounting bolts and support the pump out of the way without disconnecting the power steering lines.
9. Disconnect the coolant inlet pipe from the outlet housing.
10. Remove the coolant bypass hose from the water pump and the cylinder head.
11. Disconnect the upper radiator hose at thermostat housing.
12. Remove the thermostat housing.
13. Remove both rocker arm covers.
14. Remove the lower intake manifold bolts. Make sure the washers on the four center bolts are installed in their original locations.
    

When removing the valve train components they should be kept in order for installation the original locations.

1. Remove the rocker arm retaining nuts or bolts and extract the rocker arms and pushrods.
2. Remove the intake manifold from the engine. Remove and discard the gasket.
3. Using a suitable scraper, clean gasket material from all mating surfaces. Remove all excess RTV sealant from front and rear ridges of cylinder block
   

To install:

1. Place a 0.12 inch (3mm) bead of RTV, on each ridge, where the front and rear of the intake manifold contact the block.
2. Using a new gasket, place the intake manifold on the engine.
3. Install the pushrods in their original locations. Coat the pushrods with prelube.

The intake pushrods are marked yellow (5 3 /4 inch long) and the exhaust are green (6 inches long). Make sure the pushrods are properly seated in the valve lifters and rocker arms.

1. Position the rocker arms in there original locations and tighten to specifications. Refer to the procedure earlier in this section.
2. Install lower the intake manifold attaching bolts. Apply sealant 12345739 (or equivalent thread locking compound) to the threads of bolts. Tighten the vertical bolts first then the diagonal bolts to 115 inch lbs. (13 Nm).
3. Install the front rocker arm cover.
4. Install the thermostat housing.
5. Connect the upper radiator hose to the thermostat housing.
6. Fasten the coolant inlet pipe to thermostat housing.
7. Connect coolant bypass pipe at the water pump and cylinder head.
8. Install the power steering pump in the mounting bracket.
9. Loosely install the serpentine belt.
10. Connect the right side engine mount.
11. Remove the special engine support tool.
12. Fasten the fuel lines to fuel rail and bracket.
13. Install the upper intake manifold and tighten the mounting bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
14. Install the MAP sensor.
15. Connect the upper engine wiring harness connectors to the related components removed earlier.
16. Connect the vacuum lines to the PCV, vacuum modulator and fuel pressure regulator.
17. Install the EVAP canister purge solenoid and ignition assembly.
18. Install the alternator assembly.
19. Connect the power steering line to the alternator bracket.
20. Install the serpentine belt.
21. Connect the spark plug wires to the spark plugs and intake plenum wire retainer.
22. Install the EGR pipe to the exhaust manifold.
23. Attach the control cables to the throttle body lever and upper intake plenum mounting bracket.
24. Install air intake assembly and top half of the air cleaner assembly.
25. Install the brake vacuum pipe.
26. Fill the cooling system.
27. Connect the negative battery cable, then start the vehicle and verify that there are no leaks.

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1. Properly relieve the fuel system pressure.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Place a clean drain pan under the radiator, open the drain **** and drain the cooling system.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly and the fuel injector sight shield.
4. Disconnect the cables from the throttle body and mount bracket.
5. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
6. Remove the inner fender electrical cover on the right side.
7. Remove the right rear crossover pipe heat shield.
8. Disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel rail and from the cable bracket.
9. Remove the alternator and brace.
10. Remove the throttle body cable mounting bracket with the vacuum lines and disconnect the vacuum lines.
11. Tag and detach the electrical connections at the throttle body and both banks of fuel injectors.
12. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the canister purge solenoid valve and transaxle module and intake connection.
13. Unbolt the power steering pump and move forward. DO NOT disconnect the fluid lines.
14. Tag and disconnect the spark plug wires position lay aside.
15. Disconnect the coolant bypass hose from the intake manifold.
16. Remove the solenoid valve mounting bracket and power steering support brace from the intake manifold.
17. Disconnect the heater pipes from the intake and front cover.
18. Remove the alternator support brace from the intake.
19. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the housing.
20. Remove the thermostat housing and thermostat from the intake.
21. Detach the electrical connector from the temperature sensor and sensor switch.
22. Unfasten the intake manifold bolts, then remove the manifold as an assembly. Remove and discard the gaskets.
23. If separating the upper manifold from the lower, proceed as follows:
24. Remove the fuel rail and fuel injectors.
25. Detach the coolant sensor switch.
26. Remove the manifold end cap cover.
27. Remove the upper intake manifold and throttle body assembly from the lower manifold. Remove and discard the gaskets. To install:
    
28. Thoroughly clean all gasket mating surfaces.
29. If replacing the upper manifold, proceed as follows:
30. Apply a 1⁄16 in. bead of Loctite® Instant Gasket Eliminator 51845 or equivalent to the lower manifold mating surface. Make sure to circle all bolt holes.
31. Carefully lower the upper manifold and throttle body assembly onto the lower manifold.
32. Tighten the upper manifold retaining bolts to 19 ft. lbs. (26 Nm).
33. Install the manifold end cap cover and the coolant sensor switch.
34. Install the fuel injectors and rail to the manifold assembly.
35. Clean the mating surfaces and install the intake manifold gaskets and seals. Apply sealer to the ends of the of the intake manifold seals.
36. Position the intake manifold and apply a suitable thread lock compound to the bolt threads. Tighten the retaining bolts to 88 inch lbs. (10 Nm), twice, in the sequence shown in the accompanying figure.
37. Attach the electrical connector to the temperature sensor and sensor switch.
38. Install the thermostat housing and thermostat with a new gasket.
39. Connect the alternator support brace to the intake.
40. Install the solenoid valve mounting bracket and power steering support brace to the intake manifold.
41. Connect the heater pipes to the intake and front cover.
42. Attach the coolant bypass hose to the intake manifold.
43. Install the power steering pump support bracket and tighten to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm).
44. Install the spark plug wires on both sides.
45. Install the belt tensioner pulley and tighten to 33 ft. lbs. (45 Nm).
46. Install the power steering pump.
47. Connect the vacuum hoses to the canister purge solenoid valve and transaxle module and intake connection.
48. Attach the electrical connections at the throttle body and both banks of fuel injectors.
49. Install the alternator and brace.
50. Connect the throttle body cable mounting bracket with the vacuum lines.
51. Install the right rear crossover pipe heat shield.
52. Install the cables to the throttle body.
53. Connect the fuel lines to the fuel rail and mount bracket.
54. Install the inner fender electrical cover on the right side.
55. Install the coolant recovery reservoir and upper radiator hose. Fill the cooling system.
56. Install the air cleaner assembly and the fuel injector sight shield.
57. Connect the negative battery cable.

3.8L Engine (most common) Upper Intake Manifold To Remove:

1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Negative battery cable.
   • Fuel injector sight shield.
   • Air cleaner intake duct.
   • Right spark plug wires from the ignition control module and reposition.
3. Relieve the fuel pressure.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Fuel rail assembly.
   • Brake booster hose from the vacuum source manifold in the upper intake manifold.
   • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve (EGR) wiring harness heat shield nut, bolt and the EGR heat shield.
   • Throttle body support bracket upper bolt.
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the following:
   • EVAP purge solenoid
   • Throttle Position (T/P) sensor
   • Idle Air Control (IAC) valve
   • Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor
   • Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor
   • EVAP purge solenoid vacuum line from the throttle body.
   • Accelerator and the cruise control cables with the bracket from the throttle body.
6. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Upper intake manifold bolts and stud.
   • Clean the upper intake manifold bolt threads.
7. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Upper intake manifold by lifting the back of the intake and sliding the manifold forward from the throttle body support bracket.
   • Upper-to-lower intake manifold carrier gasket from the upper intake manifold.
8. If the upper intake manifold is being replaced, remove the following:
   • Throttle body assembly.
   • Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor.
   • Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve.
   • Vacuum source manifold.

Upper intake manifold bolt torque sequence (3.8L engine)

To Install:

1. If the manifold was replaced, install or connect the following:
   • Vacuum source manifold.
   • Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve.
   • Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor.
   • Throttle body assembly.
   • Upper-to-lower intake manifold carrier gasket to the upper intake manifold.
2. Carefully place the upper intake manifold onto the lower intake manifold. Ensure that the alignment pins in the upper intake manifold align with the holes in the lower intake manifold. NOTE: Apply thread lock compound, to the bolt threads before assembly.
   
3. Install or connect the following:
   • Upper intake manifold. Tighten the upper intake manifold bolts in sequence to 89 in lbs (10 Nm)
   • Accelerator and the cruise control cables with the bracket to the throttle body.
   • EVAP purge solenoid vacuum line to the throttle body.
4. Connect the electrical connectors to the following:
   • Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor
   • Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor
   • Idle Air Control (IAC) valve
   • Throttle Position (T/P) sensor
   • EVAP purge solenoid
5. Install or connect the following:
   • Throttle body upper support bracket bolt. Tighten the bolt to 89 in lbs (10 Nm)
   • EGR valve wiring harness heat shield, nut and the bolt. Tighten the nut and the bolt to 89 in lbs (10 Nm)
   • Brake booster hose to the vacuum source manifold.
   • Fuel rail assembly.
   • Right spark plug wires.
   • Air cleaner intake duct.
   • Fuel injector sight shield.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. Fill the cooling system.
8. Inspect for fluid or vacuum leaks.

Lower Intake Manifold (W/O Supercharger) To Remove:

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Upper intake manifold.
   • Generator brace.
   • Drive belt tensioner with the mounting bracket and the heater water bypass inlet pipe.
   • Exhaust gas recirculation EGR outlet pipe bolt from the lower intake manifold.
   • Radiator inlet hose from the water outlet housing.
   • ECT sensor electrical connector.
   • Right upper engine mount strut bracket.
   • Generator brace bracket bolts.
   • Generator brace bracket.
   • Lower intake manifold bolts.
   • Lower intake manifold.
   • Lower intake manifold seals.
   • Lower intake manifold gaskets.
2. If replacing the lower intake manifold, Remove or disconnect:
   • Water outlet housing bolt and stud
   • Water outlet housing
   • Gasket and the thermostat.
   • ECT sensor.
3. Inspect the flatness of inlet flanges.
4. Clean the intake manifold mating surfaces.
5. Clean the intake manifold bolts and bolt holes of adhesive compound.

To Install:

1. If removed, install the ECT sensor.
   • Tighten the ECT sensor to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm)
2. If removed, install the thermostat, the gasket, and the water outlet housing.
3. If removed, install the water outlet housing bolt and the stud.
   • Tighten the bolt and stud to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm)
4. Install or connect the following:
   • Lower intake manifold gaskets. NOTE: Apply sealer GM P/N 12346286 (Canadian P/N 10953472) or equivalent to the ends of the intake manifold seals.
     
   • Lower intake manifold seals.
   • Lower intake manifold.
   • Lower intake manifold bolts.
   NOTE: Apply thread lock compound GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the two hidden bolts and ensure they are installed.
   
5. Tighten the lower intake manifold bolts in sequence to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm)
   
   
6. Install or connect the following:
   • Generator brace bracket.
   • Generator brace bracket bolts. Tighten the bolts to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm)
   • Right upper engine mount strut bracket.
   • ECT sensor electrical connector.
   • Radiator inlet hose to the water outlet housing.
   • EGR outlet pipe to the lower intake manifold.
   • EGR outlet pipe bolt to the lower intake manifold. Tighten the bolt to 21 ft. lbs. (29 Nm)
   • Drive belt tensioner.
   • Generator brace.
   • Upper intake manifold.
7. Inspect for leaks.

Lower Intake Manifold (W/ Supercharger) To Remove:

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove the supercharger.
4. Remove the thermostat housing.
5. Remove the EGR pipe at the intake manifold.
6. Disconnect the electrical connection at the temperature sensor.
7. Remove the intake manifold and gaskets.

NOTE: The coolant bypass tube will release from the intake manifold when the manifold is removed.
To Install:

1. Clean the gasket sealing surfaces.
2. Install the intake manifold gaskets.
3. Align the coolant bypass tube with the opening in the intake manifold and install the manifold. Tighten the bolts to 11 lb ft (15 Nm).
4. Install the electrical connector to the temperature sensor.
5. Install the EGR pipe to the intake manifold.
6. Install the thermostat housing.
7. Install the supercharger.
8. Fill the cooling system.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.

Bonneville, LeSabre, Park Avenue 2000-2005 Intake Manifold - Removal & Installation

3.8L Engine
VIN 1 Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
3. Drain the cooling system.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   Negative battery cable Supercharger Thermostat housing Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) tube at the intake manifold Engine Control Temperature (ECT) sensor Intake manifold

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   Intake manifold with new gaskets. Torque the bolts, working from the center out, to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm). ECT sensor connector EGR tube to the intake manifold Thermostat housing Supercharger Negative battery cable
2. Refill and bleed the cooling system.
3. Run the engine and check for leaks and proper engine operation.

VIN K Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Drain the cooling system.
4. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
5. Remove or disconnect the following:
   Fuel injector sight shield Air inlet duct Spark plug wires from the right side Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor Vacuum lines from the intake manifold Fuel lines Fuel injector electrical connectors Fuel regulator vacuum line Fuel rail from the intake manifold Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) heat shield Throttle cable bracket from the cylinder head mounting bracket and the throttle body cables Throttle body support bracket Upper intake plenum and gasket Thermostat housing Electrical connector from the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor Drive belt tensioner assembly EGR valve outlet pipe Lower intake manifold
   
   
   Fig. Exploded view of the intake manifold and related components-3.8L (VIN K) engine
   

To install:



Fig. Upper intake manifold torque sequence-3.8L (VIN K) engine



Fig. Lower intake manifold torque sequence-3.8L (VIN K) engine

1. Install or connect the following:
   Intake manifold using new manifold gaskets. Torque the bolts in sequence to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm); then, re-torque to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm). EGR valve outlet pipe Drive belt tensioner assembly. Torque the tensioner bolts to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm). Electrical connector to the ECT sensor Thermostat housing Upper intake plenum. Torque the intake plenum bolts to 88 inch. lbs. (10 Nm). Throttle body support bracket Throttle cable bracket to the cylinder head mounting bracket and the cables to the throttle body lever EGR heat shield Fuel rail. Torque the fuel rail bolts to 88 inch. lbs. (10 Nm). Fuel lines Fuel regulator vacuum line Fuel injector electrical connectors Vacuum lines to the intake manifold MAP sensor Spark plug wires Fuel injector sight shield and air inlet duct Negative battery cable
2. Refill and bleed the cooling system.
3. Run the engine and check for leaks and proper engine operation.

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clean the throtle body remove the intake air housing from the air filter spray the throtle butterfly using carb or brake cleaner push the butterfly manually using a screwdriver remove the carbon buildup using clean cloth or tissue.

Explorer Thermostat LocationHere is advice for finding the thermostat:

• Follow the upper radiator hose from the radiator to the engine and there is a housing that houses the thermostat. Take it off and when you reinstall the thermostsat, make sure the spring goes toward the engine.

• The thermostat is located on the motor block under the three bolt flang that the top rediator hose connects to. Remove the three 10MM bolts and the thermostat can be removed for replacement.

How to Change an Explorer Thermostat

• 1. Remove the air cleaner air duct from the throttle body and air cleaner.
• 2. Follow the upper radiator hose to the engine to locate the thermostat housing. The housing is located at the front of the intake manifold.
• 3. Loosen the hose clamp, then detach the hose from the fitting. This can be difficult. If it's stuck, grasp with a pair of adjustable pliers and twist to break the seal. Then pull it off.
• 4. Remove the bolts and detach the housing cover. Be prepared some coolant may leak out as the gasket seal is broken. Remove the thermostat.
• 5. Install the new o-ring onto the thermostat (no gasket is needed) and install the thermostat into the intake manifold with the spring side pointing toward the engine.
• 6. Make sure the air release valve is in the up 12 o'clock position. Install housing cover and bolts. Reattach the hose fitting and tighten the hose clamp. Fill the cooling system with a 50/50 mix of coolant and water, and burp the system.