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Upper Intake Manifold: Removal

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  1. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  2. Disconnect the Throttle Body (TB) electrical connector.
  3. Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube from the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  4. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
  5. Disconnect the PCV tube from the PCV valve.
  6. Detach all the wiring harness retainers from the upper intake manifold.
  7. If equipped, detach the cylinder block heater wiring harness retainer from the upper intake manifold.
  8. Remove the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt.
  9. Remove the 6 bolts and the upper intake manifold.
    • Remove and discard the gaskets.
    • Clean and inspect all of the sealing surfaces of the upper and lower intake manifold.