Intake Air Plenum: Service and Repair

REMOVAL





1. Remove the air intake hose connected to the throttle body.





2. Remove the accelerator and cruise control cables.
3. Remove the engine coolant hose.





4. Remove the P.C.V. hose and brake booster vacuum hoses.
5. Disconnect the vacuum hose connections.
6. Remove the ISA, TPS and ATS connector.
7. Remove the surge tank stay.
8. Remove the air intake surge tank and surge tank gasket.

INSPECTION
1. Check the intake surge tank for defect or cracks. Replace if defective.
2. Check coolant passage ways for restrictions. Clean if necessary.





3. Check deflection of installation surface with straight edge and feeler gauge.
Standard value Within 0.15 mm (0.006 inch)
Service limit 0.2 mm (0.008 inch)

INSTALLATION





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1. Install the surge tank and throttle body according to the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: Do not use the used surge tank gasket.