Intake Manifold Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister valve tube (1).
- Remove the EVAP emission canister valve (2).
- Remove the throttle body.
- Remove fuel pipes and clip.
- Remove the fuel rail bolts.
- Remove the fuel rail assembly.
- Remove the fuel injector tip insulators and discard.
- Remove the intake manifold retaining nuts and bolts.
- Remove the intake manifold.
- Remove the intake manifold gasket, if necessary. The gasket is reusable if it 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-throttle body gasket is reusable if it is not damaged.
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.