Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Remove the fuel feed front hose. Fuel Feed Front Hose Replacement
- Remove the upper intake manifold cover. Upper Intake Manifold Cover Replacement
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (LT1) , or Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (LT4) .
Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (1). Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Remove the power brake booster vacuum pipe. Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe Replacement (LT1) , or Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe Replacement (LT4)
Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor.
Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (1) from the throttle actuator.
Disconnect the EVAP canister purge tube (1) quick connect fitting from the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve. Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (2) from the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge solenoid valve.
Loosen the 10 intake manifold bolts (1).
- Remove the intake manifold (2).
- Cover the cylinder head passages in order to prevent dirt or debris from entering the passages.
Remove and DISCARD the intake manifold gaskets (1).
- Clean and inspect the intake manifold. Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection .
- Transfer components as necessary.
NOTE:
The aid of an assistant may be helpful in holding the engine harness up out of the way so the upper intake manifold cover does not get caught against the engine harness.