MadDog
Veteran CEG'er
On the assumption that this might help anyone, I was able to replace the IMRC rod (part 9S523) that actuates the butterfly valves when the IMRC triggers. I did this without removing the intake manifolds.
First you need to remove the air box, accordion, throttle body and cables. Then put some vaseline on your fingertips so you can set one of the new plastic grommets (9F955) on your fingertip without having to hold it. Put the grommet in the fitting that is closest to the front first. Angle your finger so the sides of the grommet match the square profile of the fitting. You can get 3 of the 4 sides into the fitting manually, but then I had to use a dental pick to push the fourth one into place.
Once all 4 tabes are in place, force the grommet firmly in. The fitting closest to the firewall is more of a pain. This time, the grommet is facing away from you and you have to snap it in towards you. Again using some vaseline and putting the grommet on your index finger, snake your finger around the spring actuator so the grommet is about in the correct facing. use a dental pick to nudge 3 tabs into place. Push the grommet in slightly so the 3 tabs are partially in the fitting, then use a curved dental pick to get the fourth leg into place. Finally, force the grommet in all the way.
Now you have to put the rod in. There would be nothing worse than getting this far and dropping the part, so I tied a piece of thread to the bar. That way, if I dropped it, I could find it and fish it out.
Carefully note the orientation of the rod. I can send anyone the Ford manual picture if you want it. Snap the end into the fitting closest to the front of the car. Thats pretty easy and helps to prevent dropping the piece. Then, fit the other end in.
Put everything back together making sure not to drop any bolts. It took me about 2 hours, but I am a newb at this. I have been meaning to do this for years but havnt been brave enough until now.
Mad Dog
First you need to remove the air box, accordion, throttle body and cables. Then put some vaseline on your fingertips so you can set one of the new plastic grommets (9F955) on your fingertip without having to hold it. Put the grommet in the fitting that is closest to the front first. Angle your finger so the sides of the grommet match the square profile of the fitting. You can get 3 of the 4 sides into the fitting manually, but then I had to use a dental pick to push the fourth one into place.
Once all 4 tabes are in place, force the grommet firmly in. The fitting closest to the firewall is more of a pain. This time, the grommet is facing away from you and you have to snap it in towards you. Again using some vaseline and putting the grommet on your index finger, snake your finger around the spring actuator so the grommet is about in the correct facing. use a dental pick to nudge 3 tabs into place. Push the grommet in slightly so the 3 tabs are partially in the fitting, then use a curved dental pick to get the fourth leg into place. Finally, force the grommet in all the way.
Now you have to put the rod in. There would be nothing worse than getting this far and dropping the part, so I tied a piece of thread to the bar. That way, if I dropped it, I could find it and fish it out.
Carefully note the orientation of the rod. I can send anyone the Ford manual picture if you want it. Snap the end into the fitting closest to the front of the car. Thats pretty easy and helps to prevent dropping the piece. Then, fit the other end in.
Put everything back together making sure not to drop any bolts. It took me about 2 hours, but I am a newb at this. I have been meaning to do this for years but havnt been brave enough until now.
Mad Dog