MANIFOLD, Intake: Removal: Lower
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- Perform the fuel pressure release procedure. Refer to Fuel Delivery, Gas, Standard Procedure .
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable (1).
- Lift the engine cover retaining grommets off the ball studs and remove the engine cover (1).
- Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the Inlet Air Temperature (IAT) sensor.
- Loosen the clamp (2) at the throttle body.
- Loosen the clamp (3) at the air cleaner housing.
- Lift the air inlet hose assembly retaining grommet off the ball stud (4).
- Remove the air inlet hose assembly (5).
WARNING:
The fuel system is under constant pressure even with engine off. Before servicing the fuel rail, fuel system pressure must be released.
- Remove the upper intake manifold (2) and support brackets. Refer to MANIFOLD, Intake , Removal .
- Remove the insulator (2) from the left cylinder head cover.
- Disconnect the fuel supply hose (1) from the fuel rail. Refer to FITTING, Quick Connect , Standard Procedure .
- Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors (2).
- Unfasten the injection/ignition harness retainer (1) from the rear of the lower intake manifold.
- Disengage the main wire harness retainer (2) form the rear of the lower intake manifold.
- Remove the eight lower intake manifold attaching bolts (1).
- Remove the lower intake manifold (2) with the fuel injectors and fuel rail as an assembly.
- Remove and discard the six lower intake manifold to cylinder head seals (1).
- If required, remove the fuel rail (2) and fuel injectors from the lower intake manifold. Refer to RAIL, Fuel , Removal .