Removal

1. Release fuel system pressure.
2. Drain cooling system. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
3. Disconnect air tube from air cleaner and throttle body.
4. Hold throttle lever in wide-open position. Remove throttle cable and speed control cable from lever.





5. Compress locking tabs on throttle cable and speed control cable and remove them from bracket.





6. Disconnect electrical connectors from solenoid on EGR valve transducer and MAP sensor.
7. Disconnect hose from PCV valve at rear of intake manifold plenum. Disconnect brake booster hose from nipple at rear of intake manifold plenum. Disconnect vacuum line from fuel pressure regulator.





8. Disconnect purge hose from throttle body. Disconnect electrical connector from throttle position sensor and idle air control motor.





9. Remove EGR tube mounting screws at intake manifold plenum.
10. Remove intake manifold plenum mounting bolts. Lift Plenum up off of engine. Cover intake manifold to prevent foreign material from entering engine.





11. Disconnect fuel supply and return tube quick connect fittings at the rear of intake manifold.
12. Remove screw from fuel tube clamp. Separate fuel tubes from bracket.
13. Rotate injectors toward center of engine. Tag the injector connectors with their cylinder number. Disconnect electrical connector from injectors.





14. Remove fuel rail mounting bolts.
15. Lift fuel rail straight up, off of engine. Cover fuel injector openings in intake manifold.





16. Remove upper radiator hose, bypass hose and rear intake manifold hose.
17. Remove intake manifold bolts. Remove intake manifold.

WARNING: Intake manifold gasket is made of thin metal and very sharp, may cause personal injury. Handle with care.





18. Remove intake manifold seal retainers screws. Remove intake manifold gasket.