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Intake Manifold: Removal

Release fuel pressure. Refer to OPERATION , Fuel.
Open fuel flap lid, and remove fuel filler cap.

Fig 1: Removing Fuel Filler Cap
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Disconnect battery ground cable.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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Remove air intake duct and air cleaner case. Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct and REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.
Disconnect accelerator cable (A).
Disconnect cruise control cable (B). (With cruise control model)

Fig 3: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable & Cruise Control Cable
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Remove power steering pump and tank from brackets.
1. Remove resonator chamber.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Resonator Chamber
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2. Remove V-belt covers.
  
  Fig 5: Removing V-Belt Covers
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3. Loosen lock bolt and slider bolt, and remove power steering pump drive V-belt.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Power Steering Pump Drive V-Belt
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4. Remove bolts which hold power steering pipes onto intake manifold protector.
  NOTE: Do not disconnect power steering hose.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Bolts Holding Power Steering Pipes Onto Intake Manifold Protector
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5. Remove bolts which install power steering pump bracket.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
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6. Disconnect connector from power steering pump switch.
  
  Fig 9: Disconnecting Connector From Power Steering Pump Switch
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7. Remove power steering tank from the bracket by pulling it upwards.
  
  Fig 10: Removing Power Steering Tank From Bracket
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8. Place power steering pump and tank on the right side wheel apron.
Fig 11: Placing Power Steering Pump & Tank On Right Side Wheel Apron
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Disconnect spark plug cords from spark plugs.
Disconnect PCV hose from intake manifold.

Fig 12: Disconnecting PCV Hose From Intake Manifold
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Disconnect engine coolant hose from throttle body.

Fig 13: Disconnecting Engine Coolant Hose From Throttle Body
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Disconnect brake booster hose.

Fig 14: Disconnecting Brake Booster Hose
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Remove air cleaner case stay RH and engine harness bracket, and disconnect engine harness connectors from bulkhead harness connectors.

Fig 15: Disconnecting Engine Harness Connectors From Bulkhead Harness Connectors
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Disconnect connectors from engine coolant temperature sensor.

Fig 16: Disconnecting Connectors From Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
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Disconnect knock sensor connector.

Fig 17: Disconnecting Knock Sensor Connector
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Disconnect connector from crankshaft position sensor.

Fig 18: Disconnecting Connector From Crankshaft Position Sensor
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Disconnect connector from oil pressure switch.

Fig 19: Disconnecting Connector From Oil Pressure Switch
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Disconnect connector from camshaft position sensor.

Fig 20: Disconnecting Connector From Camshaft Position Sensor
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Disconnect fuel hoses from fuel pipes.
WARNING:
- Do not spill fuel.
- Catch fuel from hoses in a container or cloth.
Fig 21: Disconnecting Fuel Hoses From Fuel Pipes
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Remove bolts which hold intake manifold onto cylinder heads.

Fig 22: Removing Bolts Holding Intake Manifold Onto Cylinder Heads
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Remove intake manifold.

Fig 23: Removing Intake Manifold

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