Intake Manifold: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Mazda MPV and 2000 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Drain cooling system. Disconnect negative battery cable.
- Remove air cleaner assembly. Remove fuse box, battery and battery tray to remove fresh-air duct. Remove front, left-side mudguard and resonance chamber. Remove MAF sensor and air hose. Disconnect necessary control cables, electrical connections, coolant hoses, vacuum hoses and fuel lines.
- Remove throttle body, EGR valve, IAC valve and PRC solenoid valve. Loosen intake manifold retaining bolts and nuts evenly using several steps. Remove intake manifold assembly and gaskets. See Figure.
- If removing fuel injectors, remove retaining bolts, fuel injector retainer, insulators, fuel injectors, fuel rail and pressure regulator, and fuel rail insulators (if necessary). See Figure. Fuel rail insulators are located between fuel rail and intake manifold.
CAUTION:
Ensure notch on side of fuel injector engages with notch in fuel rail.