Intake Manifold Removal

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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 reuse the intake manifold-to-cylinder head gaskets.

Remove the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) hose (1) and valve (2).

Fig 1: PCV Hose & Valve
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Remove the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor (1), if required.
Remove the engine coolant air bleed clamp and hose from the throttle body.

Fig 2: MAP Sensor
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Remove the accelerator control cable bracket (2) and bolts (1), if required.

Fig 3: Accelerator Control Cable Bracket & Bolts
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Remove the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) solenoid (3), bolt (2), and isolator (1).

Fig 4: EVAP Solenoid, Isolator & Bolt
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Remove the intake manifold bolts.
Remove the intake manifold with gaskets.

Fig 5: Intake Manifold
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Separate the intake manifold-to-cylinder head gaskets (1) from the manifold.
Discard the intake manifold gaskets.

Fig 6: Intake Manifold-To-Cylinder Head Gasket
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