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Intake Manifold: Disassembly

  1. Disconnect connectors from throttle position sensor.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Throttle Position Sensor Connector
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  2. Disconnect connectors from intake manifold pressure sensor (A) and idle air control solenoid valve (B).
  3. Disconnect air by-pass hose (C) from idle air control solenoid valve.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Air By-Pass Hose
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  4. Remove throttle body.
    Fig 3: Removing Throttle Body
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    NOTE: When removing throttle body, use a new gasket.
  5. Disconnect hose which connects induction valve to induction valve control solenoid, then remove.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Induction Valve Hose
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  6. Disconnect connector from induction valve control solenoid.
  7. Remove induction valve control solenoid.
    Fig 5: Removing Induction Valve Control Solenoid
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  8. Disconnect connector from purge control solenoid valve.
  9. Disconnect two hoses between purge control solenoid valve and purge pipe of intake manifold.
  10. Remove purge control solenoid valve.
    Fig 6: Removing Purge Control Solenoid Valve
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  11. Disconnect connector from EGR valve.
  12. Remove EGR valve.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting EGR Valve Connector
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  13. Remove engine harness assembly from intake manifold.
    Fig 8: Removing Engine Harness Assembly
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  14. Remove PCV pipe from intake manifold.
    Fig 9: Removing PCV Pipe
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  15. Remove air assist and purge pipe assembly.
    Fig 10: Removing Air Assist And Purge Pipe Assembly
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  16. Disconnect pressure regulator vacuum hose (A) from intake manifold.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Pressure Regulator Vacuum Hose
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  17. Remove fuel pipe and injector pipe assembly.
    Fig 12: Removing Fuel Pipe
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  18. Remove induction valve vacuum hose from intake manifold.
    Fig 13: Removing Induction Valve Vacuum Hose
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