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Intake Manifold: Removal

Release the fuel pressure. <Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE PROCEDURE, FUEL. >
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
Remove the collector cover.
Lift-up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Drain the coolant about 3.0 l (3.2 US qt, 2.6 Imp qt).

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Filler Cap
Remove the air cleaner upper cover and air intake boot. <Ref. to REMOVAL Air Cleaner Case. >
Remove the air cleaner element.
Remove the intercooler. <Ref. to REMOVAL Intercooler.>
Remove the coolant filler tank.
<Ref. to REMOVAL Coolant Filler Tank.>
Remove the power steering pump.
1. Remove the front side of the V-belts. <Ref. to REMOVAL V-belt.>
2. Disconnect the power steering switch connector.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Power Steering Switch Connector
3. Remove the bolts which install the power steering pipe bracket to the intake manifold.
  NOTE: Do not disconnect the power steering hose.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Bolts Securing Power Steering Pipe Brackets To Intake Manifold
4. Remove the bolts, which install power steering pump bracket.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
5. Remove the reservoir tank from the bracket by pulling it upward.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Bracket
6. Place the power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Power Steering Pump On Right Side Wheel Apron
Disconnect the emission hose (A) and the connector (B) from the PCV hose assembly.

Fig 8: Identifying Emission Hose And Connector
Disconnect the engine coolant hose from throttle body.

Fig 9: Identifying Engine Coolant Hose
Disconnect the brake booster hose.

Fig 10: Locating Brake Booster Hose
Disconnect the pressure hose from the intake duct.

Fig 11: Identifying Pressure Hose
Disconnect the engine harness connectors from the bulk head harness connector.

Fig 12: Identifying Engine Harness Connector (1 Of 2)

Fig 13: Identifying Engine Harness Connector (2 Of 2)
Disconnect the connectors from the engine coolant temperature sensor (A), oil pressure switch (B) and crankshaft position sensor (C).

Fig 14: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor, Oil Pressure Switch And Crankshaft Position Sensor
Disconnect the knock sensor connector.

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

Fig 16: Locating Camshaft Position Sensor Connector
Disconnect the connector from ignition coil.
- RH side
Fig 17: Locating Connector On Ignition Coil And Ignitor Assembly (RH)
- LH side

Fig 18: Locating Connector On Ignition Coil And Ignitor Assembly (LH)

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Disconnect the engine harness fixed by clip (A) from the bracket.
- RH side
Fig 19: Identifying Engine Harness Fixing Clip (RH)
- LH side
Fig 20: Identifying Engine Harness Fixing Clip (LH)
Using the ST to disconnect the fuel hose from each fuel pipe. <Ref. to REMOVAL FUEL DELIVERY, RETURN AND EVAPORATION LINES.>
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to spill fuel.
- Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
ST 42099AE000 CONNECTOR REMOVER

Fig 21: Disconnecting Fuel Hose Using Connector Remover ST 42099AE000
Remove the bolts which hold intake manifold onto the cylinder heads.

Fig 22: Locating Bolts Securing Intake Manifold To Cylinder Heads
Remove the intake manifold.