Removal (1.8L)
- Remove upper intake manifold. See UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove oil cooler pipe clip retaining nuts located below lower intake manifold.
- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Cover fuel lines with shop towel, and disconnect fuel return and supply lines. Remove fuel rail retaining bolts. See Figure . Remove fuel injector wiring harness bracket retaining bolts.
- Remove fuel rail, with fuel injectors attached, from lower intake manifold. Disconnect electrical connectors from vacuum switching valve on lower intake manifold. Remove lower intake manifold bolts/nuts. Remove lower intake manifold and gasket.