Removal Procedure
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- Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
- Remove the throttle body. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.2L.
- Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) retaining bolts (3) and nuts (6).
- Remove the PCM mounting studs (5) and position the PCM out of the way.
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector (1).
- Disconnect the fuel feed (1) and fuel return (2) pipes from the fuel rail. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
- Disconnect the integral clip (3) from the wire harness bracket.
- Remove the engine wire harness bracket bolt.
- Position the engine electrical wire harness bracket with wires attached out of the way.
- Disconnect the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose from the intake manifold.
- Disconnect the vacuum brake booster hose at the intake manifold.
- Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (4.2L Engine) in Engine Electrical.
- Loosen the intake manifold bolts.
- Remove the intake manifold.
NOTE:
Refer to Fuel and Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Hose/Pipe Connection Cleaning Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
The intake manifold bolts are captured within the intake manifold. Do not attempt to remove the bolts from the intake manifold.