Removal Procedure
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- Remove the throttle body. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.
- Remove the fuel injectors. Refer to Fuel Injector Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.
- Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
- Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor (1)
- Knock sensor (2)
- Remove the knock sensor harness electrical connector from the intake manifold.
- Set the electrical harness aside.
- If equipped with vacuum assisted brakes, remove the vacuum brake booster hose from the rear of the intake manifold.
- Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.
- Remove the MAP sensor (1) from the intake manifold.
- Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) purge solenoid vent tube by performing the following:
- Remove the EVAP tube end from the solenoid (1).
- Remove the EVAP tube end from the vapor pipe (2).
- Remove the EVAP purge solenoid bolt (2), solenoid (3), and isolator (1) from the intake manifold.
- Loosen the intake manifold bolts.
- Remove the intake manifold.
- Remove the intake manifold gaskets (1) from the intake manifold.
- Discard the old intake manifold gaskets.
- If required, clean and inspect the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection .
IMPORTANT:
The intake manifold, throttle body, fuel rail, and injectors may be removed as an assembly. If not servicing the individual components, remove the manifold as a complete assembly.