Intake Manifold Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Yukon XL, 2002 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose.

Fig 1: Fuel Pressure Regulator Vacuum Hose
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Remove the fuel injection fuel rail bolts and/or studs.
Remove the fuel injection fuel rail.

Fig 2: Fuel Injection Rail
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Remove the intake manifold bolts.
Important: Do not attempt to loosen the manifold by prying under the gasket surface with any tool.
Remove the intake manifold.

Fig 3: Intake Manifold & Bolts
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Important: The intake manifold gaskets are not reusable.
Remove and discard the intake manifold side gaskets.

Fig 4: Intake Manifold Side Gaskets
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Remove and discard the lower intake manifold end seals.

Fig 5: Lower Intake Manifold End Seals
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Important: The splash shield is secured using a snap-in fit. Do not distort the splash shield. The splash shield is reusable.
Remove the splash shield.

Fig 6: Intake Manifold Splash Shield
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