Removal (3.0L DOHC - VIN S)
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain engine cooling system. Remove engine appearance cover if necessary. Remove air cleaner outlet tube. Remove accelerator cable shield if equipped. Disconnect accelerator cable, accelerator spring, and cruise control actuator cable from throttle body lever. On LS models, remove accelerator cable bracket from throttle body and move aside.
- On all models, disconnect electrical connectors from Throttle Position (TP) sensor and Idle Air Control (IAC) valve. Disconnect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) vacuum regulator, Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) and Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) hoses. Disconnect coolant hoses at throttle body.
- Disconnect EGR-to-exhaust tube and vacuum hose at EGR valve. Remove EGR valve. Remove EGR vacuum regulator valve. On LS models, remove cowl vent screen and windshield wipers. On all models, disconnect DPFE electrical connector. Remove stud and nut retaining DPFE transducer and position aside.
- Remove fuel pressure sensor shield. Disconnect vacuum hose at rear of upper intake manifold. Disconnect Intake Manifold Tuning Valve (IMTV) electrical connector. Remove 2 bolts from upper intake support bracket. Remove intake manifold bolts in reverse of tightening sequence. See Figure or Figure . Remove upper intake manifold and discard upper intake manifold gaskets.