Intake Manifold: Removal

Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to , RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
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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Remove the air cleaner case and air intake chamber. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.> < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber. >
Remove the generator. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Generators. >
Disconnect the spark plug cords from spark plugs by pulling the plug cap. (Do not pull the cord.)
Disconnect the engine coolant hoses (A) from throttle body.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Engine Coolant Hoses (A) From Throttle Body
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Disconnect the brake booster hose (A).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Brake Booster Hose (A)
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Disconnect the PCV hoses (A) from intake manifold.
Disconnect the engine harness connectors (B) from bulkhead harness connectors.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Engine Harness Connectors (B) From Bulkhead Harness Connectors
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Disconnect the connectors from engine coolant temperature sensor.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Connectors From Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
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Disconnect the knock sensor connector.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Knock Sensor Connector
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Disconnect the connector from crankshaft position sensor.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Connector From Crankshaft Position Sensor
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Disconnect the connector from power steering pump switch (A).
Disconnect the connector from oil pressure switch (B).

Fig 8: Disconnecting Connector From Oil Pressure Switch (B)
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Disconnect the connector from camshaft position sensor.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Connector From Camshaft Position Sensor
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Remove the EGR pipe from intake manifold.

Fig 10: Removing EGR Pipe From Intake Manifold
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Disconnect the fuel hoses from fuel pipes.
1. Push the ST to separate the connectors of fuel delivery line and return line.
  ST 42099AE000 CONNECTOR REMOVER
2. Remove the clip to disconnect evaporation hoses from pipe.
WARNING:
- Be careful not to spill fuel.
- Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
Fig 11: Pushing Connector Remover ST 42099AE000 To Separate Connectors Of Fuel Delivery Line And Return Line
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Remove the bolts which secure intake manifold to cylinder head.

Fig 12: Removing Bolts Securing Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head
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Remove the intake manifold.