Removal Procedure

Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
Remove the oil fill cap.
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Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Lift up on the front of the intake manifold cover (2).
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Intake Manifold Cover (1) @ Upper Intake Manifold Bracket (2) - Remove
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Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) - Remove
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Intake Manifold Cover Insulator (1) - Remove
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Fuel Feed Pipe Bolt (1) @ Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Pump - Remove
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WARNING:
Refer to Diesel/Gasoline Vapors Warning .

WARNING:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

Using the J-41769 Fuel Line Quick Disconnect Tool, disconnect and reposition the fuel feed pipe (1).
Evaporative Emission Pipe (2) - Disconnect and reposition
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Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Tube (1) - Disconnect and reposition
Retainer (2) - Unclip [3x]
Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose (3) - Reposition
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Throttle Body Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
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Engine Wiring Harness Bolt (1) - Remove
Electrical Connector (2) - Disconnect [2x]
Retainer (3) - Unclip [4x]
Engine Wiring Harness (4) - Reposition
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Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Pump Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Pump (2) - Remove
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Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Intake Manifold Cover Stud (2) - Remove [3x]
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Upper Intake Manifold Cover (1) - Remove
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Oil Level Indicator Tube Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove
Oil Level Indicator Tube (2) - Remove
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Retainer Spring (1) - Release
Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Tube (2) @ Throttle Body (3) - Remove
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Retainer (1) - Unclip
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Intake Manifold Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]
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Intake Manifold (1) - Remove
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Throttle Body Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
Throttle Body (2) - Remove
Throttle Body Seal (3) - Remove and DISCARD
Fig 1: Identifying Intake Manifold Components (L3B)
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Intake Manifold Insulator Nut (2) - Remove [4x]
Intake Manifold Cover (1) - Remove
Intake Manifold Gasket (3) - Remove and DISCARD [4x]
Crankcase Vent Passage Seal (4) - Remove and DISCARD
Intake Air Pressure and Temperature Sensor Bolt (6) - Remove
Intake Air Pressure and Temperature Sensor (5) - Remove
Intake Manifold Cover Stud (7) - Remove [2x]