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Lower Intake Manifold: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the fuel supply spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  2. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Upper Intake Manifold  in this article.
  3. Disconnect the fuel charging wiring harness-to-main engine wiring harness and the intake manifold runner control (IMRC) actuator electrical connectors.
  4. Remove the bolts and the fuel rail, the fuel charging wiring harness and the engine vacuum hose harness as an assembly.
  5. Release the clamp and disconnect the heater outlet hose.
  6. Release the clamp and disconnect the upper radiator hose.
  7. Release the clamp and disconnect the bypass hose.
  8. Release the clamp and disconnect the heater inlet hose.
  9. Remove the 6 long and 8 short bolts, the lower intake manifold, the lower intake manifold gaskets and the front and rear seals.