Intake Manifold: Removal

Release the fuel pressure. Refer to FUEL .
Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Drain the engine coolant about 3.0 l (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt).

Fig 2: Removing Under Cover
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Remove the air cleaner upper cover and air intake boot. Refer to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner.
Remove the air cleaner element.
Remove the intercooler. Refer to REMOVAL , Intercooler.
Remove the coolant filler tank. Refer to REMOVAL , Coolant Filler Tank.
Remove the power steering pump.
1. Remove the front side V-belt. Refer to REMOVAL , V-belt.
2. Disconnect the power steering switch connector.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Power Steering Switch Connector
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3. Remove the bolts which secure the power steering pipe brackets to the intake manifold.
  NOTE: Do not disconnect the power steering hose.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Bolts Which Secure The Power Steering Pipe Brackets
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4. Remove the bolts which secure the power steering pump bracket.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Bolts Which Secure Power Steering Pump Bracket
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5. Remove the power steering tank from the bracket by pulling it upward.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Power Steering Tank From Bracket By Pulling It Upward
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6. Place the power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
  
  Fig 7: Placing Power Steering Pump
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Disconnect the emission hose (A) and connector (B) from the PCV hose assembly.

Fig 8: Identifying Connector & PCV Hose Assembly
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Disconnect the engine coolant hoses from the throttle body.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Engine Coolant Hoses From Throttle Body
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Disconnect the brake booster hose.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Rake Booster Hose
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Disconnect the pressure hose from the intake duct.

Fig 11: Disconnecting Pressure Hose From Intake Duct
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Disconnect the engine harness connectors from the bulkhead harness connectors.

Fig 12: Disconnecting Engine Harness Connectors From Bulkhead Harness Connectors (1 Of 2)
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Fig 13: Disconnecting Engine Harness Connectors From Bulkhead Harness Connectors (2 Of 2)
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Disconnect the connectors from the engine coolant temperature sensor (A), oil pressure switch (B) and crankshaft position sensor (C).

Fig 14: Disconnecting Connectors From Oil Pressure Switch Crankshaft Position Sensor
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Disconnect the knock sensor connector.

Fig 15: Disconnecting Knock Sensor Connector
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Disconnect the connector from the camshaft position sensor.

Fig 16: Disconnecting Connector From Camshaft Position Sensor
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Disconnect the connector from the ignition coil.

Fig 17: Disconnecting Connector From Ignition Coil
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Disconnect the engine harness fixed by clip (A) from the bracket.

Fig 18: Disconnecting Engine Harness Fixed By Clip From Bracket
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Disconnect the fuel delivery hose, return hose and evaporation hose.
CAUTION:
- Do not spill fuel.
- Catch fuel from hoses in a container or cloth.
Fig 19: Catching Fuel From Hoses
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Remove the bolts which secure the intake manifold to the cylinder heads.

Fig 20: Removing Bolts Which Secure Intake Manifold To Cylinder Heads
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Remove the intake manifold.