Intake Manifold Removal and Installation: Removal

1. Remove the engine cover.
   Fig 1: Identifying Engine Cover

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2. Remove the breather pipe (A), then remove the air intake duct (B).
   Fig 2: Identifying Breather Pipe And Air Intake Duct

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3. Disconnect the engine wire harness connectors from the intake manifold.
   • Throttle actuator connector
   • MAP sensor connector
   • EVAP canister purge valve connector
   • IMT valve actuator connector
4. Disconnect the PCV hose (A), the brake booster vacuum hose (B), and the EVAP canister purge hose (C).
   Fig 3: Identifying Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose, Brake Booster Vacuum Hose And Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Hose

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5. Disconnect the water bypass hoses (A), then plug the water bypass hoses.
   Fig 4: Identifying Water Bypass Hoses

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6. Remove the upper cover mounting bolts and nuts sequentially, in three steps, then remove the upper cover.
   Fig 5: Identifying Upper Cover Mounting Bolts And Nuts

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7. Remove the intake manifold mounting bolts and nuts sequentially in three steps, then remove the intake manifold and the spacer.

Fig 6: Identifying Intake Manifold Mounting Bolts And Nuts

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