Intake Manifold: Service and Repair

1. Relieve fuel system pressure. Disconnect battery ground cable, then drain cooling system.
2. Remove air cleaner assembly, then disconnect accelerator cable from throttle body.
3. Disconnect and mark all hoses, lines and electrical connections that will interfere with manifold removal.
4. Remove retaining bolts, then the intake manifold.
5. Clean manifold and cylinder head mating surfaces.
6. Reverse procedure to install using a new manifold gasket. Tighten intake manifold nuts and bolts to 19-26 Nm (14-20 lb ft).
7. Tighten manifold support bolts to 31-46 Nm (23-34 lb ft).