Intake Manifold: Removal
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Disconnect the fuel tube spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
- Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
- Remove the air cleaner and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
- Remove the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS article.
- Disconnect the 8 fuel injector electrical connectors.
- Remove the 8 ignition coil-on-plugs. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION article.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the intake manifold shield.
- Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
- Disconnect the quick connect coupling evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve hoses from the throttle body (TB) spacer and from the EVAP canister purge valve. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
- Disconnect the quick connect coupling PCV tube from the TB spacer. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
- Disconnect the EGR system module vacuum and electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the intake manifold-to-TB spacer vacuum hose.
- Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
- Remove the 4 generator bracket bolts and the bracket.
- Remove the coolant thermostat. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
- Disconnect the throttle control and the throttle position (TP) sensor electrical connectors.
- Release the heater hose spring clamp and disconnect the heater hose.
- Remove the EGR system module tube. For additional information, refer to ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL article.
- If equipped, detach the wire harness retainer from the intake manifold crash bracket.
- Remove the intake manifold crash bracket bolt and prevent the bolt from contacting the cylinder head with a rubber band or tie strap.
- Remove the intake manifold crash bracket bolt.
- Disconnect the fuel rail pressure and temperature sensor vacuum and electrical connectors.
- Remove the wire harness retainer from the LH front fuel rail stud.
- Remove the wire harness retainer from the rear of the intake manifold.
- Disconnect the ground connector from the RH rear fuel rail stud bolt.
- Remove the 8 bolts and the intake manifold.
- Remove and discard the intake manifold gaskets.
- Clean the sealing surfaces.
WARNING:
If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
article.