Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Hummer H2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the throttle body. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement .
- Remove the fuel injectors. Refer to Fuel Injector Replacement .
- 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.
- 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 (2) from the solenoid (1).
- Squeeze the EVAP pipe quick connect fitting (3) retainer together.
- Remove the EVAP tube end (3) from the vapor pipe.
- Remove the EVAP purge solenoid bolt (2), solenoid (3), and isolator (1) from the intake manifold.
- Remove the intake manifold bolts.
- Remove the intake manifold.
- Remove the intake manifold gaskets (1) from the intake manifold.
- Discard the old intake manifold gaskets.
- 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.