Intake Manifold: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Remove the upper CAC outlet pipe. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .
Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 3. Remove the crankcase vent tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

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1. Disconnect the throttle body electrical connector.
2. Disconnect the differential pressure feedback EGR sensor electrical connector.
3. Disconnect the MAP sensor electrical connector.
4. Disconnect the cabin heater coolant pump electrical connector.
5. Detach the wiring harness retainers.
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1. Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 19. Disconnect the fuel vapor tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
2. Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 1. Disconnect the tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
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Detach the wiring harness connector retainers.

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1. Remove the nut.
  Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
2. Release the clamps and remove the differential pressure feedback EGR sensor.
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1. Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the ignition coil-on-plugs and surrounding area.
2. Disconnect the ignition coil-on-plug electrical connector.
3. Detach the wiring harness retainer.
4. Remove the stud bolt and the ignition coil-on-plug.
  Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
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Inspect the ignition coil-on-plug rubber boot for cracks, rips or tears, replace as necessary.

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Remove the EGR tube bolts.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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1. Remove the EGR tube nuts.
2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
3. Detach the engine wiring harness retainer.
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Remove the bolts and the EGR valve assembly.

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- Remove and discard the gasket.
- Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces.
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Remove and discard the EGR tube gasket.

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1. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve electrical connector.
2. Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 19. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve vapor tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
3. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve.
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1. Detach the wiring harness retainers from the rear of the intake manifold.
2. Loosen the bolts and remove the intake manifold.
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- Remove and inspect the gaskets, replace as necessary.
- Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces.

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