2000 Ford Taurus V6 3.0 INTAKE MANIFLOD REPAIRS
In process on replacing the lower intake manifold gasket. I have all of the 8 bolts out but can only lift the manifold about 1", cannot remove it.
Please help with any info on how to remove this.

No. 3 cylinder intake valve push rod must be removed to allow removal of lower intake manifold.

No. 3 is back head driverside of engine, intake is last push rod.