Intake Manifold: Removal

Remove the collector cover.
Release the fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel.
Open the fuel filler lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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Remove the air cleaner case and air intake chamber. Refer to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case. Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber.
Disconnect the connector (A) from the throttle body.
Disconnect the engine harness connector (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Body And Engine Harness Connectors
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Disconnect the engine coolant hoses from the throttle body.

Fig 3: Locating Engine Coolant Hoses
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Disconnect the PCV hose.

Fig 4: Locating PCV Hose
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Disconnect the brake booster hose.

Fig 5: Locating 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 6: Disconnecting Connector Of Fuel Pipe Using Quick Connector Release 42099AE000
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Remove the EGR pipe from EGR valve.
NOTE: Be careful not to drop the gasket.

Fig 7: Identifying EGR Pipe
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Remove the fuel pipe protector LH.

Fig 8: Identifying Fuel Pipe Protector LH Bolts
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Remove the engine harness from the fuel injector pipe LH.
Remove the bolts which hold fuel injector pipe LH to cylinder head.

Fig 9: Locating Fuel Injector Pipe LH To Cylinder Head Bolts
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Remove the fuel pipe protector RH.

Fig 10: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector RH Bolts
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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 Fuel Injector Pipe RH Bolts
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Remove the bolts which hold the intake manifold to the cylinder head.
- LH side
  
  Fig 12: Locating LH Side Intake Manifold Bolts
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- RH side
  
  Fig 13: Locating RH Side Intake Manifold Bolts
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Remove the intake manifold.