Upper Intake Manifold

Special Tools And Equipment:

Special Tool(s)

Material:

Material

CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.

1. With the vehicle in neutral, position it on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Partially drain the cooling system.
4. Remove the wiper motor and pivot assembly.
5. Remove the engine air cleaner outlet tube.

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6. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the illustrations and tables.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
8. Fill and bleed the cooling system.

Item 4: Cable Bracket Stud Bolt Removal Note
1. Remove the engine harness retainer from the stud bolt.

Item 17: LH Spark Plug Wire Assembly Removal Note





1. CAUTION: Spark plug wires must be connected correctly. Mark the spark plug wires before removing them.

CAUTION: It is important to twist the spark plug wire boots while pulling upward to avoid possible damage to the spark plug wires.

With a twisting motion, use the special tool to pull the spark plug wires from the spark plugs and the ignition coil.
2. Remove the pin-type retainers and the spark plug wires as an assembly.

Item 22: Upper Intake Manifold Removal Note





1. Disconnect the four engine harness pin type retainers.





2. Disconnect the two engine harness pin type retainers.

Item 21: Upper Intake Manifold Bolt Installation Note

Upper Intake Manifold Torque Sequence:

1. Tighten the upper intake manifold bolts in two stages in the sequence shown.
- Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).
- Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).

Item 17: Spark Plug Wire Installation Note

1. CAUTION: Make sure the spark plug boots are positioned so the spark plug wires do not contact the exhaust manifold.

Apply dielectric grease to the inside of the spark plug wire boots before attaching to the spark plugs and ignition coil.