Removal (Upper)
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Mark and disconnect electrical wires at upper intake components. Disconnect throttle linkage by prying with screwdriver. DO NOT pull off by hand. Disconnect kickdown linkage. Remove throttle linkage cable bracket.
- Mark and disconnect vacuum lines at upper intake. Disconnect PCV hose from rear of upper intake. Remove 2 canister purge lines from throttle body. Disconnect heater hoses attached to throttle body. Disconnect EGR tube from EGR valve. Remove upper intake support bracket. Remove 6 upper intake manifold mounting bolts. Remove upper intake manifold and gasket.