Intake Manifold: Removal

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

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the air cleaner case and air intake chamber. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case.> <Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber.>
Remove the generator. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Generator.>
Disconnect the spark plug cord from the spark plug.
Disconnect the engine coolant hoses (A) from throttle body.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Coolant Hoses
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Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
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Disconnect the PCV hose (A) from intake manifold.
Disconnect the engine harness connectors (B) from bulkhead harness connectors.

Fig 4: Identifying Engine Harness Connector
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Disconnect the connectors from the engine coolant temperature sensor.

Fig 5: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
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Disconnect the knock sensor connector.

Fig 6: Identifying Knock Sensor Connector
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Disconnect the connector from crankshaft position sensor.

Fig 7: Identifying Crankshaft Position Sensor
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Disconnect the connector from power steering pump switch (A).
Disconnect the connector from the oil pressure switch (B).

Fig 8: Identifying Oil Pressure Switch
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Disconnect the connector from the camshaft position sensor.

Fig 9: Identifying Camshaft Position Sensor
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Remove the EGR pipe from intake manifold.

Fig 10: Identifying EGR Pipe
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Disconnect the following connector.
1. Front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector
2. Rear oxygen sensor connector
3. Engine harness connectors
Disconnect the fuel hoses from fuel pipe.
1. Disconnect the quick connector on the fuel delivery line by pushing the ST in the direction of the arrow.
  ST 42099AE000 QUICK CONNECTOR RELEASE
2. Remove the clip and disconnect the evaporation hose from the pipe.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to spill fuel.
- Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
Fig 11: Pushing ST In Direction Of Arrow
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Remove the bolts which secure intake manifold to cylinder head.

Fig 12: Locating Intake Manifold Bolts
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Remove the intake manifold.