Removal ('04-05 models)

Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Connector, Vacuum Hose, Breather Pipe And Intake Air Duct
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Disconnect the vacuum hose (B) and breather pipe (C), then remove the intake air duct (D).
Remove the engine cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Cover With Bolts
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Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and brake booster vacuum hose (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Hose And Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
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Remove the engine wire harness connectors and wire harness clamps from the intake manifold.
- Throttle actuator connector
- Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor connector
Remove the harness holder (A), harness bracket (B), and harness clamp (C).

Fig 4: Identifying Harness Holder, Harness Bracket And Harness Clamp
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Disconnect and plug the water bypass hoses.

Fig 5: Identifying Water Bypass Hoses
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Remove the harness clamp (A) and the harness connector (B) from the intake manifold bracket, then remove the intake manifold bracket (C).

Fig 6: Identifying Harness Clamp, Harness Connector And Intake Manifold Bracket
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Disconnect the vacuum hose.

Fig 7: Identifying Vacuum Hose
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Remove the intake manifold.

Fig 8: Identifying Intake Manifold With Bolts
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