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Intake Manifold: Removal

  1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , OPERATION, Fuel.
  2. Open fuel flap lid, and remove fuel filler cap.
  3. Disconnect battery ground cable.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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  4. Remove air intake duct and air cleaner case. Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct and REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.
  5. Disconnect accelerator cable (A).
  6. Disconnect cruise control cable (B). (With cruise control model)
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable & Cruise Control Cable
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  7. Remove power steering pump and tank from brackets.
    1. Remove resonator chamber. Refer to REMOVAL , Resonator Chamber.
    2. Remove front V-belt. Refer to REMOVAL , V-belt.
    3. Remove bolts which hold power steering pipes onto intake manifold protector.
      NOTE: Do not disconnect power steering hose.
      Fig 3: Removing Power Steering Pipe Bolts
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    4. Remove bolts which install power steering pump bracket.
      Fig 4: Removing Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
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    5. Disconnect connector from power steering pump switch.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Connector From Power Steering Pump Switch
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    6. Remove power steering tank from the bracket by pulling it upwards.
      Fig 6: Removing Power Steering Tank From Bracket
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    7. Place power steering pump and tank on the right side wheel apron.
      Fig 7: Positioning Power Steering Pump & Tank On Right Side Wheel Apron
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  8. Disconnect spark plug cords from spark plugs.
  9. Disconnect PCV hose from intake manifold.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting PCV Hose From Intake Manifold
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  10. Disconnect engine coolant hose (A) from throttle body.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Engine Coolant Hose From Throttle Body
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  11. Disconnect brake booster hose.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Brake Booster Hose
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  12. Remove air cleaner case stay RH and engine harness bracket, and disconnect engine harness connectors from bulkhead harness connectors.
    Fig 11: Removing Air Cleaner Case Stay RH & Engine Harness Bracket
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  13. Disconnect connectors from engine coolant temperature sensor.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Connectors From Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
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  14. Disconnect knock sensor connector.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Knock Sensor Connector
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  15. Disconnect connector from crankshaft position sensor.
    Fig 14: Disconnecting Connector From Crankshaft Position Sensor
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  16. Disconnect connector from oil pressure switch.
    Fig 15: Disconnecting Connector From Oil Pressure Switch
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  17. Disconnect connector from camshaft position sensor.
    Fig 16: Disconnecting Connector From Camshaft Position Sensor
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  18. Remove EGR pipe from intake manifold and cylinder head.
    Fig 17: Removing EGR Pipe From Intake Manifold & Cylinder Head
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  19. Using ST, disconnect fuel hoses from fuel pipes. Refer to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines.
    WARNING:
    • Do not spill fuel. 
    • Catch fuel from hoses in a container or cloth. 

    ST 42099AE000:  CONNECTOR REMOVER

    Fig 18: Disconnecting Fuel Hoses From Fuel Pipes
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  20. Remove bolts which hold intake manifold onto cylinder heads, and remove intake manifold.
    Fig 19: Removing Intake Manifold
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