7. Intake Manifold Removal

1. Remove the intake manifold sight shield.





2. Disconnect the spark plug wires from the left bank spark plugs and the molded retainers in the intake manifold. Lay the wires aside.





3. Disconnect the PCV dirty air tube (1) from the PCV valve (2) and the intake manifold.





4. Disconnect the PCV fresh air feed tube (1) from the camshaft cover and the intake manifold.





5. Remove the PCV valve from the camshaft cover.





6. Disconnect the EGR and crankcase ventilation pipe at the throttle body spacer.





7. Disconnect the ' fuel rail ground wire at the front of the rear (right) cylinder head.





8. Remove the fuel rail bracket retaining bolt (3) at the rear lift bracket (4).





9. Remove the purge solenoid harness by removing the retaining bolt and disconnecting from the intake manifold.





10. Disconnect the throttle body coolant hose (3) from the water crossover fitting (4).





11. Disconnect the throttle body coolant outlet hose (1) from the throttle body (3) and remove the coolant overflow pipe (5) from the intake manifold studs (4).





12. Remove the intake manifold bolts (3) and four studs (1) and spacers (2).
13. Remove the intake manifold assembly.

Important: The intake manifold carrier gaskets are attached to the intake manifold through a snap-lock feature. When you remove the intake manifold, the carrier gaskets will remain attached to the manifold. It is not necessary to replace the gaskets unless there is damage to the seals.