Intake Manifold: Removal

Release the fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE .
Open the fuel flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the air intake duct and air cleaner case. Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct and REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.
Disconnect the accelerator cable (A).
Disconnect the cruise control cable (B). (With cruise control model)

Fig 2: Locating Accelerator & Cruise Control Cable For Disconnection
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Remove the power steering pump and reservoir tank from bracket.
1. Remove the resonator chamber. Refer to REMOVAL , Resonator Chamber.
2. Remove the front side V-belt. Refer to REMOVAL , V-Belt.
3. Remove the bolts which hold power steering pipes onto the intake manifold protector.
  NOTE: Do not disconnect the power steering hose.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Bolls Which Hold Power Steering Pipe For Removal
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4. Remove the bolts which install power steering pump bracket.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Bolts For Removal
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5. Disconnect the connector from the power steering pump switch.
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting Power Steering Pump Switch
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6. Remove the power steering tank from the bracket by pulling it upwards.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Power Steering Tank From Bracket
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7. Place the power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
  
  Fig 7: Placing Power Steering Pump On Right Side Wheel Apron
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Disconnect the spark plug cords from the spark plugs.
Disconnect the PCV hose from the intake manifold.

Fig 8: Identifying PVC Hose For Disconnection
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Disconnect the engine coolant hose (A) from the throttle body.

Fig 9: Identifying Engine Coolant Hose For Disconnection
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Disconnect the brake booster hose.

Fig 10: Identifying Brake Booster Hose For Disconnection
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Remove the air cleaner case stay RH and engine harness bracket, and disconnect the engine harness connectors from the bulkhead harness connectors.

Fig 11: Removing Air Cleaner Case Stay RH & Engine Harness Bracket
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Disconnect the connectors from the engine coolant temperature sensor.

Fig 12: Identifying Connector For Disconnection
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Disconnect the knock sensor connector.

Fig 13: Identifying Knock Sensor Connector For Disconnection
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Disconnect the connector from the crankshaft position sensor.

Fig 14: Identifying Connector Position For Disconnection
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Disconnect the connector from the oil pressure switch.

Fig 15: Identifying Connector Position For Disconnection
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Disconnect the connector from the camshaft position sensor.

Fig 16: Identifying Connector From Camshaft Position For Disconnection
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Disconnect the fuel hoses from the fuel pipes.
WARNING:
- Do not spill fuel.
- Catch fuel from hoses in a container or cloth.
Fig 17: Identifying Fuel Hoses For Disconnection
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Remove the bolts which hold intake manifold onto the cylinder heads.

Fig 18: Locating Bolts For Removal
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Remove the intake manifold.