Removal

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Remove the air filter housing.
4. Drain the cooling system.
5. Remove the intake manifold Intake Manifold - Removal.
6. Position the intake manifolds on a work bench.

CAUTION: Care must be taken when disconnecting the actuator and rod assembly. Failure to do so will result in poor connections during assembly or intake manifold replacement.

7. Pinch together the actuating rod retaining clip and carefully separate the rod from the actuator.
8. Remove the actuator fasteners and actuator (1) from the intake manifold.