Upper Intake Manifold

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
2. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
3. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
4. Remove the alternator. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
5. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
6. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system module. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE .
7. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   Fig 1: Removal Sequence Of Upper Intake Manifold

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Items 18 and 19: Upper Intake Manifold Fasteners Installation Note 

1. Tighten the bolts and studs in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
   Fig 2: Tightening Sequence Of Upper Intake Manifold Bolts And Studs

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