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Lower Intake Manifold Removal/Installation




LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L









Removal

WARNING:Do not smoke, or carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury.

WARNING:Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel is in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
1. Release the fuel system pressure. See Service and Repair.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. See Battery Disconnect.

3. Remove the fuel rail. See - Service and Repair.

4. Remove the 8 lower intake manifold bolts and the lower intake manifold.

Installation





1. Position the lower intake manifold and install the 8 bolts.

- Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm {0.1 kgf-m, 89 in-lbf}.

NOTE:Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces. Install new gaskets.
2. Install the fuel rail. See - Service and Repair.

3. Connect the battery ground cable. See Battery Disconnect.