Removal Procedure
- Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Remove the power steering fluid reservoir upper bracket only.
- Remove the power brake booster vacuum check valve and hose. Refer to Power Brake Booster Vacuum Check Valve and Hose Replacement .
- Remove the coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Replacement (LFW, LFX) .
- Disconnect and remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube (1) from the intake manifold and right camshaft cover.
- Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) hose from the intake manifold and EVAP solenoid.
- Remove the fuel pipe shield. Refer to Fuel Pipe Shield Replacement .
- Disconnect and reposition wire harnesses as necessary.
- Remove the intake manifold bolts (1).
- Remove the intake manifold assembly (2).
- Remove and discard the intake manifold gasket (1).
- To clean the intake manifold, refer to Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection (LFW or LFX) .
- To disassemble the intake manifold, refer to Intake Manifold Disassemble (LFW or LFX) .