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Upper Intake Manifold: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) article.
  3. Remove the 2 bolts and the accelerator cable snow shield.
  4. Detach the speed control and accelerator cables from the throttle body.
  5. Remove the 3 accelerator/speed control cable bracket bolts.
    • Position the cables and brackets aside.
  6. Remove the EGR tube fitting from the EGR valve.
  7. Detach the transaxle vent tube pin-type retainer from the throttle body.
  8. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector and detach the wiring retainer.
  9. Disconnect the vacuum harness tube fittings from the EGR valve and the EGR vacuum regulator.
  10. Disconnect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) tube from the upper intake manifold.
  11. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector.
  12. Disconnect the EGR vacuum regulator electrical connector.
  13. Remove the nut from the EGR vacuum regulator stud bolt and detach the wiring retainer.
  14. Disconnect the PCV, brake booster and vacuum harness tubes from the upper intake manifold.
  15. Detach the 2 main engine control wiring harness electrical connectors from the upper intake manifold.
  16. Disconnect and plug the 2 throttle body coolant hoses.
  17. Remove the 8 bolts and the upper intake manifold.
    • Remove and discard the gaskets.
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