Upper Intake Manifold

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Dodge Charger and 2010 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 and isolate the negative battery cable.
Disconnect the Inlet Air Temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.
Remove the air inlet hose from the throttle body.

Fig 2: Locating Manifold Air Pressure (MAP) Sensor
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Disconnect the Manifold Absolute Pressure (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

Disconnect the PCV hose (1), purge hose (2) and power brake booster hose (3) from the upper intake manifold.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the electronic throttle control (5).
Remove the fasteners from the throttle body and cylinder head and remove the throttle bracket (4).

Fig 4: EGR VALVE AND TUBE 3.5L
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Remove the wiper module, strut tower support and EGR tube (1). Refer to Emissions Control/Exhaust Gas Recirculation/TUBE, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) - Removal .

Fig 5: SHORT RUNNER VALVE
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Disconnect the electrical connector (3) from the Short Runner Valve (2).

Fig 6: INTAKE MANIFOLD BRACES
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1 - INTAKE MANIFOLD

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