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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Purge Valve Solenoid Electrical Connector
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  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Remove the air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement .
  3. Remove the fuel pressure and evaporative emission (EVAP) hoses from the engine. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service and Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  4. Disconnect the BARO sensor electrical connector.
  5. IMPORTANT: Do not disconnect the engine control module (ECM) electrical connectors.
  6. Remove the ECM bracket with the ECM and reposition aside. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement .
  7. Disconnect the purge solenoid electrical connector.
  8. Disconnect the purge solenoid electrical connector.
  9. Fig 2: Identifying Wiring Harness Bracket Bolts On Right Side Of Intake Manifold
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  10. Remove the wiring harness from the right side of the intake manifold.
  11. Fig 3: View Of Fuel Injector Electrical Connector
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  12. Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connector.
  13. Fig 4: Identifying Throttle Body Electrical Connector
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  14. Remove the throttle body electrical connector.
  15. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose and check valve from the brake booster.
  16. Fig 5: Locating PCV Dirty Air Tube
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  17. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose from the intake manifold.
  18. Fig 6: Identifying Intake Manifold Bolts
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  19. Remove the intake manifold bolts (1-6).
  20. Fig 7: View Of Intake Manifold
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  21. Remove the intake manifold.
  22. Disassemble the intake manifold as necessary. Refer to Intake Manifold Disassemble .
  23. Clean and inspect the intake manifold and the sealing surfaces. Refer to Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection .