Removal

WARNING: RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE BEFORE SERVICING SYSTEM COMPONENTS. SERVICE VEHICLES IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS AND AVOID IGNITION SOURCES. NEVER SMOKE WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE.

1. Perform fuel system pressure release procedure before attempting any repairs.





2. Disconnect negative cable from auxiliary jumper terminal.
3. Remove Air Inlet Resonator.
4. Disconnect the fuel supply line quick connect at the fuel rail assembly.

CAUTION: Wrap shop towels around hose to catch any gasoline spillage.

5. Remove fuel rail assembly attaching screws and remove fuel rail assembly from engine. Cover injector holes with suitable covering.

CAUTION: Do not set fuel injectors on their tips, damage may occur to the injectors

6. Remove accelerator, kickdown and speed control cables from throttle lever and bracket.





7. Disconnect Idle Air Control (IAC) motor and Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) wiring connectors.





8. Disconnect intake air temperature electrical connector. Disconnect leak detection pump and PCV hoses.
9. Disconnect knock sensor electrical connector and disconnect wiring harness from tab located on the intake manifold.
10. Remove transmission to throttle body support bracket fasteners at the throttle body and loosen the fastener at the transmission end.





11. Remove EGR tube bolts at the valve and at the intake manifold. Remove tube from engine.





12. Remove the intake manifold to inlet water tube support fastener.
13. Remove ten intake manifold fasteners and washer assemblies. Remove intake manifold.