Intake & Exhaust Manifold (4.0L): Removal
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air inlet from throttle plate assembly. Disconnect throttle, cruise control and throttle valve (A/T models) cables (if equipped).
- Disconnect and mark all vacuum and electrical connectors from intake manifold. Disconnect fuel lines at fuel rail. Fuel lines are removed by squeezing the 2 retaining tabs against the fuel line and pulling the fuel line from the connector. Use caution as these fuel lines are under pressure.
- Loosen drive belt tensioner and remove drive belt. Remove power steering pump and bracket from intake manifold. Remove fuel rail retaining bolts. Remove fuel rail and injector assembly.
- Remove intake manifold heat shield. Disconnect EGR tube fittings. Disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold. Disconnect oxygen sensor. Remove retaining bolts and remove manifolds.