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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 INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
  2. Disconnect the Throttle Body (TB) electrical connector.
  3. Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube from the intake manifold.
  4. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
  5. Disconnect the PCV tube from the PCV valve.
  6. Detach the wiring harness retainers from the upper intake manifold.
  7. Remove the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt.
  8. Remove the 6 bolts and remove the upper intake manifold.
    • Remove and discard the gaskets.
    • Clean and inspect all of the sealing surfaces of the upper and lower intake manifold.