Intake Manifold: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting .
- Disconnect the battery ground. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
- Remove the EVAP canister purge valve. Refer to: Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve .
- Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 5. Disconnect the brake vacuum tube quick release coupling and retainer from the intake manifold and position aside. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
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- Detach the ground cable retainers from the intake manifold and coolant hose.
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- Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector and the wiring harness retainers.
- Loosen the clamp and position the CAC pipe aside.
- Inspect the turbocharger or engine air intake system components and clean, if necessary.
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- Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors.
- Detach the wiring harness retainers.
- Detach the fuel rail wiring harness retainer from the intake manifold.
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- Loosen the clamps and remove the EGR transducer hoses.
- Remove the bolt and the EGR transducer assembly.
- Remove the nuts, bolt and position the EGR inlet tube assembly from intake manifold.
- Remove and discard the EGR inlet tube assembly gasket.
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- Disconnect the crankcase vent oil separator tube quick release coupling from the intake manifold. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Remove the bolts and position the intake manifold forward.
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- Detach the coolant hose retainer from intake manifold.
- Detach the KS electrical connector retainers and remove the intake manifold.
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NOTE: If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.
- Visually inspect the intake manifold for metal debris.
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- Visually inspect the intake manifold gaskets for nicks, cuts and abrasions. If these conditions are not present, the gaskets may be reused.
- Clean and inspect all of the sealing surfaces of the intake manifold.