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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 .
  2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  4. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) .
  5. Remove the 2 bolts and the accelerator cable snow shield.
  6. Disconnect the speed control and accelerator cables from the throttle body.
  7. Remove the 3 accelerator/speed control cable bracket bolts and position the cables and brackets aside.
  8. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube fitting from the EGR valve.
  9. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube from the upper intake manifold.
  10. Disconnect the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connector and detach the wiring retainer.
  11. Detach the transaxle vent tube from the throttle body stud bolt.
  12. Disconnect the vacuum harness tube fittings from the EGR valve and the EGR vacuum regulator.
  13. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector.
  14. Disconnect the EGR vacuum regulator electrical connector.
  15. Remove the nut from the EGR vacuum regulator stud bolt and detach the wiring retainer.
  16. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV), brake booster and vacuum harness tubes from the upper intake manifold.
  17. Detach the main engine wiring harness electrical connectors from the upper intake manifold.
  18. Disconnect the 2 throttle body coolant hoses.
  19. Remove the 8 bolts and the upper intake manifold.
    • Remove and discard the gaskets.