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.
Remove the collector cover.
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 coolant about 3.0 Lambda (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt).
Remove the intake duct from air cleaner case.
Remove the intercooler. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
Remove the generator. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Generators
Remove the coolant filler tank. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Coolant Filler Tank. >
Disconnect the emission hose (A) and connector (B) from PCV hose assembly.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Emission Hose
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Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector
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Disconnect the engine coolant hose from throttle body.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Engine Coolant Hose From Throttle Body
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Disconnect the brake booster hose.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Brake Booster Hose
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Disconnect the engine harness connectors from bulkhead harness connectors.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Engine Harness Connectors From Bulkhead Harness Connectors (1 Of 2)
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Fig 7: Disconnecting Engine Harness Connectors From Bulkhead 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 8: Disconnecting Connectors From Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor, Oil Pressure Switch And Crankshaft Position Sensor
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Disconnect the knock sensor connector.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Knock Sensor Connector
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Disconnect the connector from camshaft position sensor.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Connector From Camshaft Position Sensor
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Disconnect the connector from the oil flow control solenoid valve.

Fig 11: Disconnecting Connector From Oil Flow Control Solenoid Valve
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Disconnect the connector from ignition coil.

Fig 12: Disconnecting Connector From Ignition Coil
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Disconnect the fuel delivery hose, return hose and evaporation hose.
1. Disconnect the connectors of fuel delivery line and return line by pushing the ST in the direction of arrow.
  ST 42099AE000 CONNECTOR REMOVER
2. Remove the clip and disconnect the evaporation hose from pipe.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to spill fuel.
- Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
Fig 13: Removing Clip And Disconnecting Evaporation Hose From Pipe
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Remove the bolts which hold intake manifold onto the cylinder heads.

Fig 14: Removing Bolts
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Remove the intake manifold.