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Lower Intake Manifold: Removal

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WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before repairing or disconnecting any of the fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing personal injury or a fire hazard.
  1. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  4. Disconnect the fuel supply tube quick connect coupling from the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  5. Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the LH valve cover stud bolts.
  6. Detach the 3 pin-type retainers from the fuel rail.
  7. Disconnect the 6 fuel injector electrical connectors.
  8. Remove the 8 lower intake manifold bolts and the lower intake manifold.
    • Remove and discard the gaskets.
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