Intake Manifold - Removal

REMOVAL - INTAKE MANIFOLD

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. Remove the engine cover (1).
2. Perform the fuel system pressure release procedure before attempting any repairs Service and Repair.





3. Unlock the retainers (2) and remove the fresh air inlet duct (3) from air cleaner body (1).





4. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
5. Unlock and disconnect the electrical connectors (2) from the PCM (4).
6. Remove the mounting bolt (3) and ground wire (1).





7. Remove the air inlet tube (2) from the air cleaner body (1).
8. Disconnect the make-up air hose (3) from the air cleaner body.
9. Remove the support bracket bolt from the strut tower.
10. Pull upward to disengage the pins from the rubber grommets and remove the air cleaner body (1).





11. Disconnect the fuel line (3) from the fuel rail Service and Repair.
12. Remove fuel injector electrical connectors (4).
13. Remove fuel rail retaining bolts and remove fuel rail.





14. Disconnect the oil temperature sensor (1).
15. Disconnect the variable valve timing solenoid electrical connector.
16. Disconnect the intake camshaft position sensor electrical connector.
17. Position the harness out of the way.





18. Remove the throttle body support bracket (1).
19. Disconnect the electronic throttle control electrical connector.
20. Remove the wiring harness retainer from the intake manifold (2).
21. Disconnect the MAP sensor electrical connector.
22. Disconnect the vacuum lines from the intake manifold.





23. Remove the upper radiator hose retaining bracket (1).





24. Remove intake manifold retaining bolts.
25. Remove intake manifold.