Removal (Upper & Lower)
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- Disconnect negative battery cable(s). Remove engine cover. Release fuel pressure and disconnect fuel lines. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE & FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS . Drain cooling system. Disconnect upper radiator hose from thermostat housing. Remove air cleaner and outlet tube assembly. Remove throttle body. Remove EGR manifold tube.
- Disconnect necessary vacuum and water connections. Disconnect necessary wiring connections. Remove spark plug wires. Remove accessory drive belt. Remove alternator. Remove upper intake manifold-to-head retaining bolts in reverse order of tightening sequence. See Figure.
- Lift upper and lower intake manifold assembly. Disconnect electrical connector at manifold tuning valve, and remove intake manifold assembly from vehicle. Remove upper intake manifold-to-lower intake manifold mounting bolts. Remove pushpin retainer from front of manifold insulator. Separate manifold insulator from lower intake manifold. See Figure. Separate upper and lower intake manifolds.