Removal Procedure

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Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove
Remove engine wiring harness from air cleaner outlet duct bracket.
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Positive Crankcase Ventilation Fresh Air Tube (1) - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (2) - Loosen [2x]
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct (3) - Remove
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Plenum Front Panel Outer Reinforcement (1) - Remove - Plenum Front Panel Outer Reinforcement Removal and Installation
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Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Tube Connector (1) @Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve - Disengage - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Tube (2) @Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve - Remove and position aside
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Engine Wiring Harness Connector (1) @Throttle Body - Disconnect
Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (2) @Intake Manifold Cover - Remove [2x]
Engine Wiring Harness Connector (3) @Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor - Disconnect
Engine Wiring Harness Connector (4) @Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve - Disconnect
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Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (1) @Intake Manifold Cover (2) - Remove [4x]
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Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (1) @Intake Manifold Cover (2) - Remove [3x]
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Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube Connector (2) @Intake Manifold - Disconnect and reposition - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
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NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.

Loosen the 10 intake manifold bolts (1) until the bolts are no longer threaded into the cylinder heads.
Move the intake manifold and intake manifold cover (2) forward enough to gain access to the rear engine wiring harness retainers.
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Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (1) @Intake Manifold Cover (2) - Remove [4x]
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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.

Remove the intake manifold and intake manifold cover (1) as an assembly.
Cover the cylinder head passages in order to prevent dirt or debris from entering the passages.
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Intake Manifold Gasket (1) - Remove and DISCARD [8x]
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WARNING:
The noise cancelling foam component MUST be replaced if it has been exposed to engine fluids. Failure to replace the noise cancelling foam component that has been exposed to engine fluids may result in an engine fire resulting in catastrophic engine damage, and possible injury or death.

WARNING:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

Fuel Pump Insulator (1) - Remove
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Valve Rocker Arm Oil Control Valve Extension Harness (1) @Valve Rocker Arm Oil Control Valve Harness - Disconnect
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NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.

{ If equipped }Engine Wiring Harness Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
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Wiring Harness Connector (1) @Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor - Disconnect
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{ If equipped }Wiring Harness Retainer (1) @Wiring Harness Connector Bracket - Remove
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{ If equipped }Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove
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NOTE:
Quantity of connectors may vary based on option content.

Valve Rocker Arm Oil Control Valve Extension Harness Connector (1) @Engine Wiring Harness Connector (2) - Disconnect [2x]
Valve Rocker Arm Oil Control Valve Extension Harness (1) - Remove