Intake Manifold/Chamber Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Honda Fit, 2012 Honda Fit, 2011 Honda Fit, 2010 Honda Fit, and 2009 Honda Fit. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the under-cowl panel (see UNDER-COWL PANEL REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the air cleaner housing assembly (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the engine wire harness connectors, and remove the wire harness clamps from the intake manifold chamber:
- Throttle actuator connector
- Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor connector
- Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve connector
Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A) and remove the harness clamp (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose, Harness Clamp & Clamp
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Remove the water bypass hose (C) from the clamp (D).
Remove the throttle body (A) without disconnecting the water bypass hoses.

Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Body And Flange Plates
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Remove the throttle flange plates (B).
Remove the harness holder (A) and the dipstick (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Harness Holder & Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Hose
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Disconnect the PCV hose (C).
Remove the intake manifold bracket mounting bolts.

Fig 4: Identifying Intake Manifold Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Remove the intake manifold/chamber assembly (A) from the cylinder head.

Fig 5: Identifying Intake Manifold/Chamber Assembly
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Disassemble the intake manifold/chamber assembly.
NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View if needed during this procedure.