Intake Manifold - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Remove the engine covers (1), they snap off of the fuel rail ball studs.

WARNING: The fuel system is under constant pressure even with engine off. Before servicing the fuel rail, fuel system pressure must be released.

2. Perform the fuel pressure release procedure Service and Repair
3. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.





4. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector (2).
5. Remove the clean air tube (1).





6. Disconnect the manifold air pressure (MAP) sensor connector (1) located at the back of the intake manifold.
7. Disconnect the throttle body electrical connector.





8. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose, vapor purge vacuum hose (2), and the make up air (MUA) hose (1) to the Intake manifold.

NOTE: The factory fuel injection wiring harness is numerically tagged (INJ 1, INJ 2, etc.) for injector position identification. If the harness is not tagged, note wiring location before removal.

9. Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors.





10. Using the sequence shown, remove the intake manifold retaining fasteners.
11. Remove the intake manifold and throttle body as an assembly.