Intake Manifold (Unit Repair) Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove throttle body.

Fig 1: Removing Throttle Body
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Remove fuel pipe and bracket. Remove fuel rail assembly.
Remove electrical harness from intake manifold.
Remove knock sensor.

Fig 2: Removing Fuel Rail Assembly
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Remove intake manifold retaining nuts and bolts.
Remove intake manifold.
Remove intake manifold gasket. The gasket is reusable if it is not damaged.
If intake manifold needs to be replaced, transfer the following parts:

Throttle body
Throttle body gasket. The manifold to throttle body gasket is reusable if it is not damaged.

Fig 3: Removing Intake Manifold
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