13. Intake Manifold Removal

Intake Manifold Removal

1. Remove the PCV tube and PCV fresh air tubes. Refer to Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose/Pipe/Tube Replacement (Service and Repair).




2. Disconnect the EVAP hose (1) from the intake manifold (2).




3. Remove the fuel injector harness electrical connector/EVAP valve mounting bracket to intake manifold retaining bolt (2).
4. Detach the fuel injector harness electrical connector (3) from the fuel injector harness electrical connector/EVAP valve mounting bracket (1).
5. Remove the fuel injector harness electrical connector/EVAP valve mounting bracket (1).





Important:
* DO NOT remove the upper intake manifold to lower intake manifold retaining bolts.

* DO NOT kink or damage the fuel pipe.


6. Remove the intake manifold bolts (1).
7. Remove the intake manifold (2) and the throttle body (3) as an assembly.

Important: The cylinder heads and engine valley must be plugged with a clean lint free cloth to prevent foreign matter entry into the engine.


8. Plug the cylinder heads and engine valley with a clean lint free cloth.




9. Remove the lower intake manifold gasket.