Removal (3.8L)
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- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner outlet tube. Disconnect electrical connector at IAC solenoid and vacuum hose located near IAC connector. Disconnect TP sensor electrical connector, evaporative emissions return tube and vacuum hoses from upper intake manifold. Disconnect accelerator and speed control cables from throttle body.
- Remove accelerator cable from accelerator bracket. Remove solenoid bracket bolts and position bracket aside. Disconnect PCV hose. Remove 4 bolts retaining ignition coil pack and position aside. Remove upper intake manifold bolts and discard upper intake manifold gasket.