Removal (4.2L)
- Remove air cleaner. Disconnect fuel line. Mark and disconnect all vacuum hoses, ventilation hoses and electrical connectors at intake manifold.
- Disconnect throttle cable at bellcrank. On A/T models, disconnect throttle valve rod. On all models, remove PCV hose from manifold. Drain cooling system. Remove coolant hoses from intake manifold.
- Remove EGR tube fittings from manifolds. Remove power steering pump and mounting bracket (if equipped). Wire power steering pump out of work area. DO NOT drain power steering fluid. Remove A/C compressor and mounting brackets (if equipped). Wire A/C compressor out of work area. DO NOT discharge system.
- Remove intake manifold bolts. Remove intake manifold. If exhaust manifold requires removal, disconnect exhaust pipe from manifold. Remove oxygen sensor. Remove exhaust manifold.