Removal

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
2. Disconnect connector from inlet air temperature sensor (Figure 1).




Figure 1 Inlet Air Temperature Sensor - 2.4L

3. Disconnect air intake tube at throttle body and remove upper air cleaner housing.
4. Disconnect connector from throttle position sensor (TPS) (Figure 3).
5. Disconnect connector from idle air control (IAC) motor (Figure 3).
6. Disconnect connector from MAP sensor (Figure 2).




Figure 2 Map Sensor - 2.4L


1 - MAP SENSOR





Figure 3 Throttle Body Electrical Connectors - Typical






7. Remove vacuum lines for purge solenoid and PCV valve at intake manifold.
8. Remove vacuum lines for power brake booster, LDP, EGR transducer, and speed control vacuum reservoir (if equipped) at upper intake manifold fittings.
9. Disconnect throttle and speed control (if equipped) cables from throttle lever and bracket.
10. Remove the EGR tube.
11. Remove the upper manifold support bracket bolt to manifold (Figure 4).




Figure 4 Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket






12. Remove engine oil dipstick from tube.
13. Remove upper intake manifold bolts (Figure 5). Remove upper intake manifold.

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





Figure 5 Upper Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence - 2.4L