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Lower Intake Manifold: Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Intake Manifold Components
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CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.
  1. Remove the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING & CONTROLS .
  2. Remove the coolant bypass tube. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  3. Disconnect the 2 heater hoses from the lower intake manifold.
  4. Release the upper radiator hose clamp and disconnect the upper radiator hose from the lower intake manifold.
  5. Disconnect the IMRC electrical connector.
    6. NOTE: Mark the location of the 8 short bolts and the 6 long bolts.
  6. Remove the 8 short and the 6 long lower intake manifold bolts.
  7. Remove the lower intake manifold.
  8. Remove and discard the RH and LH lower intake manifold gaskets.
  9. Remove and discard the front and rear lower intake manifold seals.
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