Manifold, Intake: Removal: Lower

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Fig 1: Upper Intake Manifold & Bolts

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WARNING:

The fuel system is under constant pressure even with engine off. Before servicing the fuel rail, fuel system pressure must be released.

Release fuel system pressure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Remove the resonator and upper intake manifold (2). Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL .

Fig 2: Intake Ports, Insulator & Alignment Posts
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Remove the insulator (2) from the LH cylinder head cover.

Fig 3: Fuel Supply Line
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Disconnect the fuel supply hose (1) from the fuel rail inlet. Refer to FITTING, QUICK CONNECT .
Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors.

Fig 4: Injection/Ignition Harness Retainer & Main Wire Harness Retainer
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Disengage the injection/ignition harness retainer (1) form the rear of the lower intake manifold.
Disengage the main wire harness retainer (2) form the rear of the lower intake manifold.

Fig 5: Lower Intake Manifold & Attaching Bolts
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Remove the eight lower intake manifold attaching bolts (1).
Remove the lower intake manifold (2) with the fuel injectors and fuel rail.

Fig 6: Lower Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head Seals
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Remove and discard the six lower intake manifold to cylinder head seals (1).

Fig 7: Fuel Rail & Retaining Bolts
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If required, remove the fuel rail (2) and fuel injectors from the lower intake manifold. Refer to RAIL, FUEL, REMOVAL .