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Intake Manifold: Removal

  1. Release the fuel pressure.

    < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >

  2. Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
  3. Remove the collector cover.
  4. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover
    G05019586
  5. Lift-up the vehicle.
  6. Remove the under cover.
  7. Drain approximately 3.0 l  (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt) of coolant.
  8. Remove the intake duct from the air cleaner case.
  9. Remove the intercooler. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
  10. Remove the generator. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Generator. >
  11. Remove the coolant filler tank. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Coolant Filler Tank. >
  12. Disconnect the emission hose (A) and the connector (B) from the PCV hose assembly.
    Fig 2: Locating Emission Hose
    G05017736
    Fig 3: Locating Emission Hose Connector
    G05017737
  13. Disconnect the engine coolant hose from throttle body.
    Fig 4: Identifying Engine Coolant Hoses From Throttle Body
    G05017733
  14. Disconnect the brake booster hose.
    Fig 5: Identifying Brake Booster Hose
    G05017739
  15. Disconnect the engine harness connectors from the bulk head harness connector.
    Fig 6: Locating Engine Harness Connectors From Bulk Head Harness Connector
    G05017740
    Fig 7: Locating Engine Harness Connectors From Bulk Head Harness Connector
    G05017741
  16. Disconnect the connectors from the engine coolant temperature sensor (A), oil pressure switch (B) and crankshaft position sensor (C).
    Fig 8: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor, Oil Pressure Switch And Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G04998268
  17. Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
    Fig 9: Identifying Knock Sensor Connector
    G05017743
  18. Disconnect the connector from camshaft position sensor.
    Fig 10: Identifying Camshaft Position Sensor Connector
    G05017744
  19. Disconnect the connector from the oil flow control solenoid valve.
    Fig 11: Identifying Oil Flow Control Solenoid Valve Connector
    G05017745
  20. Disconnect the connector from ignition coil.
    Fig 12: Locating Ignition Coil Connector
    G05017746
  21. Disconnect the fuel delivery hose, return hose and evaporation hose.
    1. Disconnect the connector on the fuel delivery line and return line by pushing the ST in the direction of the arrow.

      ST 42099AE000 CONNECTOR REMOVER

    2. Remove the clip and disconnect the evaporation hose from the pipe.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to spill fuel.
    • Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
      Fig 13: Identifying Evaporation Hose
      G05017747
  22. Remove the bolts which hold intake manifold onto the cylinder heads.
    Fig 14: Identifying Intake Manifold Bolts
    G05017748
  23. Remove the intake manifold.
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