10. Intake Manifold Removal

Intake Manifold Removal (5.3L)






Important:
* The intake manifold, throttle body, fuel injection rail, and fuel injectors may be removed as an assembly. If not servicing the individual components, remove the manifold as a complete assembly.

* DO NOT use the intake manifold-to-cylinder head gaskets again.



1. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose - dirty air (716).
2. Remove the PCV hose - fresh air.




3. Remove the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor (714) and retainer (736), as required.
4. Remove the O-ring (715) from the sensor, as required.




5. Remove the intake manifold bolts (512).
6. Remove the intake manifold (500) with gaskets.




7. Remove the intake manifold gaskets (514).
8. Discard the intake manifold gaskets.