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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Fresh Air PCV Line
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  1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
  3. Reposition the fresh air positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) line from the air cleaner inlet tube.
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Electrical Connector
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  4. Disconnect the electronic throttle control (ETC) electrical connector.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying PCV Line
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  5. Disconnect the PCV line from the top of the intake manifold and reposition aside.
    6. Fig 4: Identifying EVAP Canister Purge Line
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  6. Disconnect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) canister purge line and reposition aside.
    7. Fig 5: Identifying Bleed Pipe Bolts & Clamp
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  7. Remove the bleed pipe bolts (1).
  8. Remove the bleed pipe hose clamp (2).
  9. Reposition the bleed pipe.
  10. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
    11. Fig 6: Identifying Engine Harness Retaining Clips
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  11. Remove the engine harness retaining clips.
    12. Fig 7: Identifying Upper Intake Retaining Bolts
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  12. Remove the upper intake retaining bolts.
  13. Remove the upper intake manifold and gasket. Discard gasket.
  14. If replacing the upper intake manifold complete the following steps:
    1. Remove the EVAP purge solenoid valve. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement .
    2. Remove the throttle body. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement .
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