Removal

REMOVAL

1. Perform fuel system pressure release procedure before attempting any repairs.
2. Remove upper intake manifold.

CAUTION: Cover intake manifold openings to prevent foreign material from entering engine.

3. Disconnect fuel line.
4. Drain the cooling system.
5. Remove heater supply and radiator upper hoses at intake manifold.
6. Disconnect coolant temperature sensor/fuel injector wire harness connector.
7. Remove lower intake manifold support bracket upper bolts (Figure 1).
8. Loosen the lower intake manifold support bracket lower bolt (Figure 1).




Figure 1 LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD SUPPORT BRACKET






9. Disconnect fuel injector harness.
10. Remove the bolts attaching the power steering reservoir to manifold. Set reservoir aside. Do not disconnect line from reservoir.
11. Remove lower intake manifold fasteners (Figure 2). Remove the manifold from engine.
12. Inspect the manifold.





Figure 2 Lower Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence