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Intake Manifold Replacement - Left Side

Special Tools

J-37228 - Seal Cutter

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools (Special Tools).

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the center intake manifold. Refer to Center Intake Manifold Replacement (Center Intake Manifold Replacement).
2. Remove the injection pump. Refer to Fuel Injection Pump Replacement (Fuel Injection Pump Replacement).
3. Remove the left fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement - Bank 2 (Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement - Bank 2).





Note: The intake manifold uses sealer. Pry at the area by the fuel rail bolt holes in order to avoid damage to the sealing surface.

4. Remove the left intake manifold bolts (1). Do not forget to remove the bolt inside the intake manifold tube.
5. Separate the intake manifold (2) from the cylinder head (3) using J-37228 - cutter.
6. Remove the left intake manifold.
7. Inspect and clean. Refer to Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection (68. Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection).

Installation Procedure




1. Apply a 2-3 mm (1/8 in) wide by 0.5-1.5 mm (1/16 in) high bead of sealant on the intake manifold mating surface. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers).




2. Install the intake manifold (2).

Left:





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the intake manifold bolts and nuts (1) and tighten in the sequence shown to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
4. Install the injection pump. Refer to Fuel Injection Pump Replacement (Fuel Injection Pump Replacement).
5. Install the left fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement - Bank 2 (Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement - Bank 2).
6. Install the center intake manifold. Refer to Center Intake Manifold Replacement (Center Intake Manifold Replacement).