Remove Intake Manifold - (Cylinder Bank 1-3)

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Specifications for wrench sizes (a/f specifications) for screw heads are described as follows:

Torx screws: (E..) for external Torx, (T..) for internal Torx.
Hexagon-head bolts (internal and external hexagon): Wrench size (a/f)

Remove bracket -1- for wire harness on intake-air distributor.
1. 1.1. Unclip the wire harness.
2. 1.2. Unscrew two M6 x 12 external Torx screws (E10) -2- and remove bracket.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Wire Harness Bracket And Cylinder Bank 1-3
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Cut through tie-wraps -1- for fastening wire harness to front of intake-air distributor -Arrow- .

Fig 2: Locating Front Intake Manifold Wire Harness Fastening 1-3
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Recommended tool for screw connections on intake manifold (designation Hazett):
1. Extension, 147 mm, 1/4 inch
2. Extension, 101.5 mm, 1/4 inch
3. Torx socket-wrench insert E10, 1/4 inch
4. Pivoting extension, 25 mm, 1/4 inch
5. Torx flexible-head socket-wrench insert E10
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Recommended Tools For Screw Connections On Intake Manifold
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Remove intake manifold -1- .
1. 4.1. Unscrew six M6 x 25 outer Torx screws (E10).
2. 4.2. Detach vacuum line from vacuum unit -2- and remove intake manifold.
3. 4.3. Replace seals.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Intake Manifold And Cylinder Bank 1-3
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Carefully clean the sealing faces.
1. 5.1. Cover intake ports on the cylinder head.