Intake Manifold: Removal

Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
Open the fuel filler flap lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
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 1: 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 V-belt. < Ref. to REMOVAL , V-belt. >
2. Disconnect the power steering switch connector.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Power Steering Switch Connector
3. Remove the bolts which secure the power steering pipe brackets to the intake manifold.
  NOTE: Do not disconnect the power steering hose.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Pipe Brackets
4. Remove the bolts which secure the power steering pump bracket.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
5. Remove the power steering tank from the bracket by pulling it upward.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Power Steering Tank
6. Place the power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Power Steering Pump On Right Side Wheel Apron
Disconnect the emission hose (A) and connector (B) from the PCV hose assembly.

Fig 7: Identifying Emission Hose And Connector
Disconnect the engine coolant hoses from the throttle body.

Fig 8: Identifying Engine Coolant Hoses
Disconnect the brake booster hose.

Fig 9: Identifying Brake Booster Hose
Disconnect the pressure hose from the intake duct.

Fig 10: Identifying Pressure Hose
Disconnect the engine harness connectors from the bulkhead harness connectors.

Fig 11: Locating Engine Harness Connectors
Disconnect the engine harness connector from front harness connector.

Fig 12: Locating Engine Harness Connector
Disconnect the connectors from the engine coolant temperature sensor (A), oil pressure switch (B) and crankshaft position sensor (C).

Fig 13: Locating Coolant Temperature Sensor And Oil Pressure Switch
Disconnect the knock sensor connector.

Fig 14: Locating Knock Sensor Connector
Disconnect the connector from the camshaft position sensor.

Fig 15: Identifying Connector For Camshaft Position Sensor
Disconnect the connector from the ignition coil and ignitor assembly.
- RH side
  
  Fig 16: Identifying Connector For Ignition Coil And Ignitor Assembly
- LH side
  
  Fig 17: Identifying Connector For Ignition Coil And Ignitor Assembly
Disconnect the engine harness fixed by clip (A) from the rocker cover.
- RH side
  
  Fig 18: Identifying Engine Harness Clip
- LH side
  
  Fig 19: Identifying Engine Harness Clip
Using ST, disconnect fuel hoses from fuel pipes. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation Lines. >
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to spill fuel.
- Catch fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
ST 42099AE000 CONNECTOR REMOVER

Fig 20: Disconnecting Fuel Hoses From Fuel Pipes Using ST 42099AE000 Connector Remover
Remove the bolts which secure the intake manifold to the cylinder heads.

Fig 21: Locating Intake Manifold To Cylinder Heads Bolts
Remove the intake manifold.