Intake Manifold Assembly: Disassembly

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Remove the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.

Fig 1: Removing Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
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Remove the fuel injection supply manifold.
- Remove the four bolts.
- Remove the fuel injection supply manifold and injectors as an assembly.
Fig 2: Removing Fuel Injection Supply Manifold And Injectors As An Assembly
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Remove and discard the lower O-ring seal from each fuel injector.

Fig 3: Removing And Discard Lower O-Ring Seal From Each Fuel Injector
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Separate the upper and lower intake manifolds.
- Remove the bolts.
- Discard the intake manifold gasket.
Fig 4: Discarding Intake Manifold Gasket
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Using a metal surface cleaner, clean and inspect the upper and lower manifold internal passengers and mating surfaces.
Allow the upper and lower intake manifolds to dry completely.