Intake Manifold: Removal

Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE . >
Open the fuel filler 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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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Drain the engine coolant about 3.0 l (3.2 US qt, 2.6 lmp qt).

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Cap
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Remove the air cleaner upper cover and air intake boot. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner . >
Remove the air cleaner element.
Remove the intercooler. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler . >
Remove the coolant filler tank. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Coolant Filler Tank . >
Remove the power steering pump.
1. Remove the front side V-belt. < Ref. to REMOVAL , V-belt . >
2. Disconnect the power steering switch connector.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Switch Connector
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3. Remove the bolts which secure the power steering pipe brackets to the intake manifold.
  NOTE: Do not disconnect the power steering hose.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Power Steering Pipe Brackets
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4. Remove the bolts which secure the power steering pump bracket.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Power Steering Pump Bracket
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5. Remove the reservoir tank from the bracket by pulling it upward.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Reservoir Tank From Bracket
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6. 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 emission hose (A) and connector (B) from the PCV hose assembly.

Fig 8: Identifying Emission Hose & Connector
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Disconnect the engine coolant hoses from the throttle body.

Fig 9: Identifying Engine Coolant Hoses
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Disconnect the brake booster hose.

Fig 10: Identifying Brake Booster Hose
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Disconnect the pressure hose from the intake duct.

Fig 11: Identifying Pressure Hose
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Disconnect the engine harness connectors from the bulkhead harness connectors.

Fig 12: Identifying Engine Harness Connectors (1 Of 2)
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Fig 13: Identifying Engine Harness Connectors (2 Of 2)
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Disconnect the connectors from the engine coolant temperature sensor (A), oil pressure switch (B) and crankshaft position sensor (C).

Fig 14: Identifying Connectors From Components
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Disconnect the knock sensor connector.

Fig 15: Identifying Knock Sensor Connector
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Disconnect the connector from the camshaft position sensor.

Fig 16: Identifying Camshaft Position Sensor
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Disconnect the connector from the ignition coil.
1. RH SIDE
  
  Fig 17: Identifying Connector From Ignition Coil (RH Side)
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2. LH SIDE
  
  Fig 18: Identifying Connector From Ignition Coil (LH Side)
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Disconnect the engine harness fixed by clip (A) from the bracket.
- RH SIDE
  
  Fig 19: Identifying Engine Harness Fixed By Clip (RH Side)
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- LH SIDE
  
  Fig 20: Identifying Engine Harness Fixed By Clip (LH Side)
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Disconnect the fuel delivery hose, return hose and evaporation hose.
CAUTION:
- Do not spill fuel.
- Catch fuel from hoses in a container or cloth.
Fig 21: Identifying Fuel Delivery Hose
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Remove the bolts which secure the intake manifold to the cylinder heads.

Fig 22: Identifying Intake Manifold From Cylinder Heads
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Remove the intake manifold.