Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector (3) from the throttle body (4).
- Disconnect the PCV line (1) from the top of the intake manifold and reposition aside.
- Disconnect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) canister purge line (1) and reposition aside.
- Disconnect the coolant hose bleed pipe.
- Remove the engine harness retaining clips (1) from the bleed pipe.
- Remove the bleed pipe bolts (2).
- Remove the bleed pipe hose clamp (3).
- Reposition the bleed pipe.
- Remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
- Disconnect the manifold air pressure (MAP) sensor electrical connector from the map sensor (1).
- Remove the EVAP purge solenoid valve bolt (1).
- Remove the engine harness bracket bolt (1).
- Remove the upper intake retaining bolts (1).
- Remove the upper intake manifold and gasket. Discard the gasket.
- If replacing the upper intake manifold complete the following steps:
- Remove the evaporative emissions (EVAP) purge solenoid valve. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement .
- Remove the throttle body. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement .