Intake Manifold - Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Never attempt to remove the intake manifold from a hot engine, allow the engine to cool to ambient temperature. The intake manifold is made of a composite plastic and can be damaged if it is removed when the engine is hot.
- Remove the throttle body.
- Disconnect the fuel pressure regulator hose.
- Remove the intake manifold retaining nuts and bolts.
- Remove the intake manifold.
- Remove the intake manifold gasket. The gasket is reusable if the gasket is not damaged.
- If the intake manifold needs to be replaced, transfer the following parts:
- The throttle body.
- The throttle body gasket.
The manifold to the throttle body gasket is reusable if the gasket is not damaged.