Intake Manifold Removal Note

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Disconnect the MAP sensor/IAT sensor No. connector (Removal of a sensor is not performed). (Refer to MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP) SENSOR/INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the harness clip from the intake manifold as shown in the graphic.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Harness Clip From Intake Manifold
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the intake manifold.