Intake Manifold: Disassembly

Disconnect the engine ground terminal from the intake manifold.

Fig 1: Locating Terminals For Disconnecting
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Disconnect the connector from the ignition coil and ignitor assembly.

Fig 2: Locating Connector For Disconnection
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Remove the ignition coil and ignitor assembly.

Fig 3: Locating Bolts For Removing Ignition Coil & Ignitor Assembly
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Remove the throttle body. Refer to REMOVAL , Throttle Body.
Remove the air assist injector solenoid valve from the intake manifold. Refer to REMOVAL , Air Assist Injector Solenoid Valve.
Disconnect the pressure regulator vacuum hose from the intake manifold.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Pressure Regulator Vacuum Hose From Intake Manifold
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Remove the fuel pipe protector LH.

Fig 5: Locating Bolts Remaining Fuel Pipe Protector LH
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Remove the fuel pipe protector RH.

Fig 6: Removing Fuel Pipe Protector RH
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Disconnect the connectors from the fuel injectors.

Fig 7: Locating Connector For Disconnection
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Disconnect the connector from the purge control solenoid valve.

Fig 8: Locating Connector For Disconnection
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Disconnect the air by-pass hose from the purge control solenoid valve.
Remove the harness bands (A) and harness bracket (B) which hold engine harness onto the intake manifold.

Fig 9: Locating Harness Bands Harness Bracket For Removal
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Remove the engine harness from the intake manifold.
Remove the purge control solenoid valve.

Fig 10: Locating Purge Control Solenoid Valve For Removal
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Remove the bolt which installs injector pipe on the intake manifold as shown in figure.

Fig 11: Locating Bolts For Removal
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Remove the bolt which installs injector pipe on the intake manifold.

Fig 12: Identifying Bolts Which Install Injector Pipe For Removal
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Remove the two bolts which hold fuel pipes on the left side of intake manifold.

Fig 13: Identifying Bolt Which Hold Fuel Pipes For Removal
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Remove the fuel injectors.
1. Remove the fuel injector securing clip.
  
  Fig 14: Removing Fuel Injector Securing Clip
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2. Remove the fuel injector while lifting up the fuel injector pipe.
  
  Fig 15: Removing Fuel Injector While Lifting Up
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Disconnect the air by-pass hoses from the intake manifold.

Fig 16: Disconnect Air By-Pass Hoses From Intake Manifold
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Loosen the clamp which holds the front left side fuel hose to the injector pipe and remove the pipe.

Fig 17: Removing Pipe By Loosening Clamp Which Holds Front Left Side Fuel Hose To Injector Pipe
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Loosen the clamp which holds the front right side fuel hose to the injector pipe and remove the pipe.

Fig 18: Removing Pipe By Loosening Clamp Which Holds Front Right Side Fuel Hose To Injector Pipe
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Remove the fuel injector pipe.

Fig 19: Removing Fuel Injector Pipe
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Remove the bolt which installs the fuel pipes on the intake manifold.

Fig 20: Locating Bolt For Removal
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Remove the fuel pipe assembly and pressure regulator, from the intake manifold.