Removal (1.8L & 2.0L)
- Release residual fuel pressure from fuel system. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE .
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system. Disconnect air intake hose from throttle body inlet. Remove air cleaner assembly (if necessary).CAUTION: DO NOT allow fuel injectors to fall out when removing fuel delivery pipe.
- Disconnect the following from intake manifold, injectors and throttle body: all necessary electrical connectors, vacuum hoses, coolant hoses, fuel hoses and cables. On 1.8L and 2.0L SOHC, remove distributor. On all models, remove delivery pipe with fuel injectors and pressure regulator attached. See Figure.
- Remove support brace from below intake manifold. Remove lower intake manifold-to-cylinder head bolts. Remove lower intake manifold and gasket. If necessary, remove remaining components from intake manifold.