Removal and Installation: Removal

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WARNING: To avoid the danger of being scalded, do not drain the coolant when the engine is hot.

NOTE: When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.

Remove fuel injectors and fuel tube. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove the intake manifold and the intake manifold gaskets. Loosen nuts and bolts in reverse order as shown, below.
CAUTION: Cover the engine openings to avoid the entry of foreign materials.

Fig 1: Intake Manifold Nuts And Bolt Tightening Sequence
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