Intake Manifold: Removal
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 1997 Dodge Avenger, 1997 Chrysler Sebring, 1996 Dodge Avenger, 1996 Chrysler Sebring, and 1995 Dodge Avenger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to disconnect hoses to remove power steering pump and bracket assembly.
- Remove right front splash shield. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Remove air intake hose. Disconnect Throttle Position (TP) sensor and Idle Air Control (IAC) motor connectors. See Figure. Disconnect vacuum hose from throttle body. Remove throttle body assembly. Disconnect power steering oil pressure switch and Heater Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) connectors. Disconnect Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor. Disconnect fuel injector connectors on left side of engine.
- Remove control wiring harness. Remove accelerator cable. Disconnect vacuum hoses from intake manifold plenum chamber. Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose. Remove Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor. Remove EGR pipe. Remove EGR valve and EGR transducer assembly. Remove intake manifold plenum chamber and gasket.
- Disconnect fuel supply line from fuel rail. On 1995 models, disconnect fuel return line from fuel rail and fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose. See Figure. On all models, disconnect fuel injector connectors on right side of engine. Remove fuel rail and insulators. Remove power steering pump cover and drive belt. Remove power steering pump and bracket. Suspend power steering pump aside. Disconnect PCV hose. Remove bracket. Remove intake manifold mounting nuts and coned disc spring assembly. Remove intake manifold and gasket.