Manifold, Intake: Removal: Lower

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Fig 1: Upper Intake Manifold & Fasteners

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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 FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Remove the air cleaner body 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 And Connectors
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Disconnect the fuel supply hose (2) from the fuel rail. Refer to FITTING, QUICK CONNECT .
Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors (1).

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