Intake Manifold Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: MAP Sensor

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IMPORTANT:

The intake manifold, throttle body, fuel injection rail, and fuel injectors may be removed as an assembly. If not servicing the individual components, remove the manifold as a complete assembly.
DO NOT use the intake manifold-to-cylinder head gaskets again.

Remove the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor, if required.

Fig 2: Knock Sensor Wire Harness Connector & Fuel Rail Stop Bracket

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Disconnect the knock sensor wire harness connector (1) from the fuel rail stop bracket (712).

Fig 3: PCV Dirty Air Pipe, Valley Cover & Intake Manifold

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Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) pipe - dirty air (716) from the valley cover and intake manifold.

Fig 4: Intake Manifold Bolts & Fuel Rail Stop Bracket

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CAUTION: Refer to Fuel Rail Stop Bracket Installation Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Remove the intake manifold bolts (713) and fuel rail stop bracket (712).

Fig 5: Fuel Rail Ground Strap

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Note the location of the fuel rail ground strap (550) on the intake manifold.
The fuel rail ground strap must be installed during assembly.

Fig 6: Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Hose & Throttle Body

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Remove the engine coolant air bleed pipe hose from the throttle body.
Remove the intake manifold.

Fig 7: View Of Intake Manifold-To-Cylinder Head Gaskets

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Remove the manifold-to-cylinder head gaskets (514) from the intake manifold.
Discard the intake manifold gaskets.