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Removal Procedures

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  1. Remove the right and left engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE - LEFT and SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE - RIGHT in Body Front End.
  2. Drain the cooling system. Refer DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the engine cover.
    CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION .
  4. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  5. Remove the 2 bolts from the accelerator cable bracket.
    Fig 1: Removing Intake Manifold
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  6. Disconnect the ECT sensor connector.
  7. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector.
  8. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) actuator solenoid valve connector.
  9. Disconnect the rocker arm (CMP) control solenoid valve connector.
  10. Disconnect the oil pressure switch and 2 ground connectors.
  11. Disconnect the six clamps and engine harness wire protector from the intake manifold.
  12. Disconnect the EVAP hose for the ORVR.
  13. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose.
  14. Remove the oil dipstick guide bolt.
  15. Remove the intake manifold bolts and nuts.
  16. Remove the intake manifold and gasket.
  17. Remove the intake manifold insulator.