Intake Manifold: Removal

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Release the fuel pressure. <Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
Remove the collector cover.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Drain the coolant about 3.0 G (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt).

Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Coolant Drain Valve
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Remove the air cleaner upper cover and air intake boot. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case. >
Remove the air cleaner element.
Remove the intercooler. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
Remove the coolant filler tank.
<Ref. REMOVAL , Coolant Filler Tank. >
Remove the power steering pump.
1. Remove the front side of the V-belts. <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 install the power steering pipe bracket to the intake manifold.
  NOTE: Do not disconnect the power steering hose.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Power Steering Pipe Bracket With Bolts
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4. Remove the bolts which install 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
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Power Steering Pump On Right
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Disconnect the emission hose (A) and the connector (B) from the PCV hose assembly.

Fig 8: Identifying Emission Hose And Connector
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Disconnect the engine coolant hose from throttle body.

Fig 9: Identifying Engine Coolant Hoses From Throttle Body
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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 side wheel apron. duct.

Fig 11: Identifying Pressure Hose From Intake Duct
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Disconnect the engine harness connectors from the bulk head harness connector.

Fig 12: Identifying Engine Harness Connectors From Bulk Head Harness Connector
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Disconnect the connectors from the engine coolant temperature sensor (A), oil pressure switch (B) and crankshaft position sensor (C).

Fig 13: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor, Oil Pressure Switch And Crankshaft Position Sensor
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Disconnect the knock sensor connector.

Fig 14: Identifying Knock Sensor Connector
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Disconnect the connector from camshaft position sensor.

Fig 15: Identifying Camshaft Position Sensor
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Disconnect the connector from ignition coil.
- RH side
  
  Fig 16: Identifying Connector (RH Side)
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- LH side
  
  Fig 17: Identifying Connector (LH Side)
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Disconnect the engine harness fixed by clip (A) from the bracket.
- RH side
  
  Fig 18: Identifying Engine Harness Clip (RH Side)
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- LH side
  
  Fig 19: Identifying Engine Harness Clip (LH Side)
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Using the ST, disconnect the fuel hose from each fuel pipe. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines. >
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to spill fuel.
- Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
ST 42099AE000 CONNECTOR REMOVER

Fig 20: Identifying Fuel Delivery, Return And Evaporation Lines Hose
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Remove the bolts which hold intake manifold onto the cylinder heads.

Fig 21: Identifying Intake Manifold Onto Cylinder Heads
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Remove the intake manifold.