Manifold - Intake: Removal: Manifold-Intake-Upper

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Inlet Hose

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Disconnect negative battery cable.
Disconnect the IAT sensor electrical connector.
Remove air inlet hose from the throttle body. See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Locating Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
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Disconnect the MAP sensor electrical connector.

Fig 3: Throttle Control

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1 - PCV HOSE

2 - PURGE HOSE

3 - BRAKE BOOSTER HOSE

4 - THROTTLE BRACKET

5 - ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL

Separate the engine electrical harness connectors from the intake manifold.
NOTE: Replace the EGR tube gasket and silicone rubber seals any time the EGR tube is removed from the intake manifold.
Remove the upper EGR tube from the intake manifold, and the upper EGR tube from the EGR valve.
Disconnect the PCV, Purge and power brake booster vacuum hoses from the upper intake manifold.
Disconnect the electronic throttle control electrical connector.
Remove the throttle bracket (4) fasteners from the throttle body and cylinder head.

Fig 4: Identifying Manifold Tuning Valve & Short Runner Valve
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1 - Manifold Tuning Valve

2 - Short Runner Valve
Disconnect electrical connectors from the Manifold Tuning Valve (MTV) and Short Runner Valve.

Fig 5: Intake Manifold Braces
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1 - INTAKE MANIFOLD

2 - PENCIL BRACKETS
Remove the right intake manifold support brackets.
Remove the upper intake manifold retaining bolts, insulation foam pad and manifold. Clean all gasket sealing surfaces.