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Intake Manifold: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
  2. Drain the cooling system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE-DRAINING COOLING SYSTEM 3.9L/5.9L ).
  3. Remove the A/C compressor (Refer to A/C COMPRESSOR ).
  4. Remove the generator (Refer to GENERATOR ).
  5. Remove the accessory drive bracket.
  6. Remove the air cleaner.
  7. Perform the Fuel System Pressure release procedure (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE ). Disconnect the fuel lines (Refer to FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS ).
  8. Disconnect the accelerator linkage (Refer to THROTTLE CABLE ) and if so equipped, the speed control and transmission kickdown cables.
  9. Remove the return spring.
  10. Remove the distributor cap and wires.
  11. Disconnect the coil wires.
  12. Disconnect the heat indicator sending unit wire.
  13. Disconnect the heater hoses and bypass hose.
  14. Remove the closed crankcase ventilation and evaporation control systems.
  15. Remove intake manifold bolts.
  16. Lift the intake manifold and throttle body out of the engine compartment as an assembly.
  17. Remove and discard the flange side gaskets and the front and rear cross-over gaskets.
  18. Remove the throttle body (Refer to THROTTLE BODY ).
  19. If required, remove the plenum pan and gasket. Discard gasket.
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