Removal (VIN W)
- Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect battery. Drain cooling system.
- Disconnect fuel lines, electrical connectors, vacuum hoses, coolant hoses and control cables as necessary. Remove upper intake manifold and gasket. See Fig 1
. Remove alternator bracket, A/C compressor (with hoses attached) and cruise control servo as necessary.
- Remove distributor cap. Mark distributor rotor in relation to distributor housing. Mark base of distributor housing in relation to lower intake manifold. Remove distributor. Remove electrical connectors, fuel rails and fuel injectors. Remove lower intake manifold bolts, lower intake manifold and gaskets.
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