Intake Manifold: Removal

Remove the collector cover.
Release the fuel pressure. <Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel.>
Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
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 , Generator.>
Disconnect the connector (A) from the throttle body.
Disconnect the engine harness connector (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Body And Engine Harness Connector
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Disconnect the engine coolant hoses from the throttle body.

Fig 2: Locating Engine Coolant Hoses On Throttle Body
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Disconnect the PCV hose.

Fig 3: Locating PCV Hose
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Disconnect the brake booster hose.

Fig 4: Identifying Brake Booster Hose
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Disconnect the fuel hoses from the fuel pipe.
1. Disconnect the connector of fuel pipe by pushing the ST in the direction of arrow.
  ST 42099AE000 QUICK CONNECTOR RELEASE
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 5: Disconnecting Fuel Pipe Connector Using Quick Connector Release ST 42099AE000
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Remove the fuel pipe protector LH.

Fig 6: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector Bolts (LH)
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Remove the engine harness from the fuel injector pipe LH.
Disconnect the connectors of the oil temperature sensor, engine coolant temperature sensor and intake oil flow control solenoid valve LH.

Fig 7: Identifying Oil Temperature And Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
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Remove the bolts which hold fuel injector pipe LH to cylinder head.

Fig 8: Locating Bolts Holding Fuel Injector Pipe LH To Cylinder Head
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Disconnect the connector of intake oil flow control solenoid valve RH.

Fig 9: Identifying Intake Oil Flow Control Solenoid Valve Connector RH
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Remove the fuel pipe protector RH.

Fig 10: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector With Bolts (RH)
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Remove the engine harness from the fuel injector pipe RH.
Remove the bolts which hold the fuel injector pipe RH to the cylinder head.

Fig 11: Locating Bolts Holding Fuel Injector Pipe RH To Cylinder Head
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Remove the bolts which hold the intake manifold to the cylinder head.
- LH side
  
  Fig 12: Locating Bolts Holding Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head (LH)
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- RH side
  
  Fig 13: Locating Bolts Holding Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head (RH)
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Remove the EGR pipe fixing bolt.

Fig 14: Identifying EGR Pipe Fixing Bolt
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Remove the intake manifold.