Removing and installing ram manifold Intake manifold with mount for intake noise muffler - AR09.20-P-1310-02DA

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Fig 1: Identifying Bracket Of Control Lever

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Prerequisite: resonance intake manifold removed

Remove control cable from bracket of throttle control lever (32/3).
Take off ram manifold.
- a. Models with oil-to-water heat exchanger: unscrew bolt at the resonance intake manifold from the pipe fixture with spacer sleeve.
- b. Models with oil cooler: unscrew bolt from the oil pipe fixture.
- c.
  NOTE: Replace ram manifold, if necessary. To do this, remove all the parts attached to the ram manifold and fit onto new ram manifold. Replace gaskets.
Install in reverse sequence.
When installing, ensure that no vacuum pipes or electrical wiring is trapped.