Exploded View: Removal

Remove the intake manifold cover.

Fig 1: Removing Intake Manifold Cover
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Disconnect the breather pipe (A), then remove the intake air duct (B).

Fig 2: Removing Breather Pipe And Intake Air Duct
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Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (A), brake booster vacuum hose (B).

Fig 3: Removing Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose And Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
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Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A) and the transmission breather hose clamp bracket (B).

Fig 4: Removing Evaporative Emission Canister Hose And Transmission Breather Hose Clamp Bracket
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Remove and plug the water bypass hoses (C).
Remove the engine wire harness connectors and wire harness clamps from the intake manifold.
- Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector
- Throttle actuator connector
- Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor connector
- Evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve connector
Remove the upper cover mounting bolts and nuts sequentially in two or three steps, then remove the upper cover.

Fig 5: Identifying Upper Cover Mounting Bolts Removal Sequence
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Remove the intake manifold mounting bolts and nuts sequentially in two or three steps, then remove the intake manifold and spacer.

Fig 6: Identifying Intake Manifold Mounting Bolts Removal Sequence
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