Intake Manifold: Removal
- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Disconnect fuel line using proper procedure. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS . Disconnect MAP and intake air temperature sensor connectors.
- Remove plenum support bracket bolt located to rear of MAP sensor. Remove bolt holding air inlet resonator to intake manifold. Loosen throttle body air inlet hose clamp.
- Release snaps holding air cleaner cover and inlet hoses from engine. Disconnect TPS and idle air control motor connectors. Squeeze retainer tab on throttle cable and slide cable out of bracket. Slide cruise control cable out of bracket (if equipped).
- Remove EGR tube from intake manifold. Remove plenum support bracket bolt, located to rear of EGR tube. Remove 7 bolts retaining upper intake plenum, and remove plenum.
- Disconnect electrical connectors from fuel injectors. Remove 4 bolts retaining fuel rail. Lift fuel rail off engine. Remove lower intake manifold attaching bolts and remove manifold.
NOTE:
There are spacers under each fuel rail bolt.