Upper Intake Manifold

Fig 1: Upper Intake Manifold

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - PURGE SOLENOID VACUUM HOSE

2 - UPPER INTAKE FASTENERS

3 - PCV HOSE

4 - MANIFOLD SUPPORT BRACKET FASTENERS

Disconnect negative battery cable.
Disconnect throttle body air inlet hose and purge solenoid vacuum hose (1) from throttle body. See Fig 1.
Disconnect PCV hose (3) from upper intake manifold. See Fig 1.
Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose.
Disconnect electronic throttle control motor electrical connector.
Remove upper intake manifold support bracket fasteners (4). See Fig 1.
Remove upper intake manifold fasteners (2). See Fig 1.
Remove upper intake manifold and gasket.