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7. Intake Manifold Removal



Intake Manifold Removal





Notice: Never attempt to remove the intake manifold from a hot engine, allow the engine to cool to ambient temperature. The intake manifold is made of a composite plastic and can be damaged if it is removed when the engine is hot.

1. Remove the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor.




2. Remove the intake manifold retaining nuts and bolts.
3. Remove the intake manifold.
4. Remove the intake manifold gasket. Discard the gasket.