Removing the intake manifold and gasket

Disconnect the battery negative lead. First read Battery, disconnecting .

Drain the fuel injection system. See Fuel system pressure release . See also: Fuel system, quick-release connectors .

Remove: 

• the charge air pipe over the engine
• the cover plate over the connectors from the injectors
• the fuel rail's mounting screws. Spray with universal oil or similar around the injector at the connection on the inlet pipe. Wiggle and carefully pull loose the fuel rail and injectors. Part the fuel line's quick-coupling, see also: Fuel line, lock .

Separate the throttle body (TB) connector.

Remove the plastic charge air pipe between the throttle body (TB) and the charge air cooler (CAC).

Seal the openings. Mark up and remove the vacuum hoses from the intake manifold.

Remove: 

• the oil filler cap
• the cover over the ignition coils
• the hose from the flame trap to the cam cover at the terminal in the cam cover.

Remove: 

• the dip stick pipe
• the lower screws for the intake manifold a few turns.

Remove: 

• the mounting screws in the upper row and the outer screws in the lower row
• the intake manifold by lifting it approximately 20 mm 
• the nipple for the water heated crankcase ventilation.

Allow the crankcase ventilation hose to run through the intake manifold without disconnecting it from the flame trap.