Lower Intake Manifold

Fig 1: Battery-Removal/Installation

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WARNING: Release fuel system pressure before servicing system components. Service vehicles in well ventilated areas and avoid ignition sources. Never smoke while servicing the vehicle.

NOTE: Turbo charged engines could be equipped with either an aluminum or a plastic intake manifold.

Perform fuel system pressure release procedure before attempting any repairs. Refer to Fuel System/Fuel Delivery - Standard Procedure .
Disconnect negative battery cable (1).
Remove upper intake manifold. See Engine/Manifolds/MANIFOLD, Intake - Removal .

Fig 2: DRAINCOCK
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Partially drain (2) cooling system below thermostat level (refer to SYSTEM DRAINING ).

Fig 3: RADIATOR HOSE
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Remove upper radiator hose (1).

Fig 4: Thermostat and Coolant Outlet Connector
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Remove coolant outlet connector (2) and thermostat (3) (refer to COOLANT and THERMOSTAT ).

Fig 5: FUEL LINE CONNECTION
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Disconnect the fuel supply line quick connect at the fuel rail assembly. Refer to Fuel System/Fuel Delivery/FITTING, Quick Connect - Standard Procedure .
WARNING: WRAP SHOP TOWELS AROUND HOSE TO CATCH ANY GASOLINE SPILLAGE.
Disconnect fuel injector wiring harness.

Fig 6: Dipstick Tube
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Remove screw (3) attaching the oil dipstick tube (1) to lower intake manifold .

Fig 7: Lower Intake Manifold Support Bracket
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Turbocharger Equipped Engine: Remove fasteners for lower intake manifold support bracket (3).

Fig 8: Lower Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence
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Remove lower intake manifold fasteners .
Remove lower intake manifold.