Intake Manifold Assembly (Fa20): Removal

Check Fuel Pump Operation And Inspect For Fuel Leak (See FUEL SYSTEM (FA20) )
Disconnect Cable From Negative Battery Terminal (See WORKING PRECAUTIONS AND NOTES )
Remove Air Cleaner Cap With Air Cleaner Hose (See REMOVAL )
Remove Throttle With Motor Body Assembly
1. Remove the 4 bolts and the throttle with motor body assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Throttle With Motor Body Assembly Bolts
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Disconnect Fuel Hose No. 1 (See INSTALLATION )
Disconnect Fuel Hose No. 2 (See INSTALLATION )
DISCONNECT PURGE HOSE (See INSTALLATION )
Remove Injector Driver (See INJECTOR DRIVER (FA20) )
Remove Intake Manifold Protector (for Bank 2) (See INSTALLATION )
Remove Intake Manifold Protector (for Bank 1) (See INSTALLATION )
Disconnect Fuel Delivery Pipe Sub-Assembly
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly.
2. Disconnect the No. 2 fuel vapor feed hose and move the fuel delivery pipe toward the front of the vehicle.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Fuel Delivery Pipe Sub-Assembly Bolt
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Remove No. 1 Engine Cover Sub-Assembly
1. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the No. 1 engine cover subassembly.
  NOTE: Release the tabs from the front side of the vehicle.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Engine Cover Subassembly Tabs
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Disconnect No. 2 Vacuum Hose (for Manual Transmission) (See REMOVAL )
Disconnect Ventilation Hose
1. Disconnect the ventilation hose.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Ventilation Hose
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Remove Intake Manifold
1. Disconnect the manifold absolute pressure sensor connector.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Connector
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2. Disconnect the purge control solenoid valve connector.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Purge Control Solenoid Valve Connector
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3. Disengage the 5 clamps and disconnect the battery cable.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Battery Cable Clamps
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4. Disengage the clamp and disconnect the engine wire harness.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Engine Wire Harness Clamp
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5. Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the 4 connectors.
  
  Fig 9: Locating Connectors And Clamps
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6. Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
  
  Fig 10: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
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7. Remove the 6 bolts, intake manifold and 2 gaskets.
  
  Fig 11: Locating Intake Manifold Bolts
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