Intake Manifold: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe.





2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Throttle Position (TP) sensor.
- Idle Air Control (IAC).
- Engine control sensor wiring.

3. Remove the fuel supply manifold.





4. Detach the engine wiring harness and position to one side.





5. Disconnect the vacuum supply hoses from the intake manifold by squeezing the tabs, twisting the hoses and pulling away from the intake manifold.





6. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum line from the intake manifold.
- Disconnect the quick-release coupling and pull out the line.

7. Remove the fuel charging wiring harness.
8. Remove the accessory drive belt.
9. Remove the generator bolts. Position the generator to one side.





10. Remove the intake manifold.
- Remove the seven bolts and two nuts.

11. Remove the intake manifold gasket. Discard the gasket.

Installation
1. Install a new intake manifold gasket.





2. To install, reverse removal procedure.