6. Intake Manifold Removal

Intake Manifold Removal





Notice: Never attempt to remove the intake manifold from a hot engine, allow the engine to cool to ambient temperature. The intake manifold is made of a composite plastic and can be damaged if it is removed when the engine is hot.

1. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister valve tube (1).
2. Remove the EVAP emission canister valve (2).




3. Remove the throttle body.




4. Remove fuel pipes and clip.
5. Remove the fuel rail bolts.
6. Remove the fuel rail assembly.




7. Remove the fuel injector tip insulators and discard.




8. Remove the intake manifold retaining nuts and bolts.
9. Remove the intake manifold.
10. Remove the intake manifold gasket, if necessary. The gasket is reusable if it is not damaged.
11. If the intake manifold needs to be replaced, transfer the following parts:
* The throttle body
* The throttle body gasket
The manifold-to-throttle body gasket is reusable if it is not damaged.