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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Intake Manifold
    GM1226502Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the outlet resonator/duct assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
  2. Remove the throttle body. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hoses from the intake manifold.
  4. Disconnect the brake booster hose from the intake manifold.
  5. Remove the intake manifold top cover nuts and bolts.
  6. Fig 2: Identifying Intake Manifold Top Cover Gasket
    GM1226496Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove and discard the intake manifold top cover gasket.
  8. Fig 3: View Of IAT2 Sensor
    GM1226493Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the intake air temperature (IAT) 2 sensor.
  10. Disconnect the PCV hose.
  11. Remove the air outlet duct bracket.
  12. Remove the intake manifold nuts and bolts.
  13. Fig 4: View Of Intake Manifold Gasket
    GM1226500Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the intake manifold.
  15. Remove and discard the intake manifold gasket.