3.7L Engine (Service Information): Manifold-Intake: Removal
- Perform the Fuel System Pressure Release procedure (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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- Disconnect negative cable from battery.
- Remove resonator assembly and air inlet hose.
- Disconnect throttle and speed control cables.
- Disconnect electrical connectors for the following components: Refer to FUEL SYSTEM
for component locations.
- Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
- Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
- Throttle Position (TPS) Sensor
- Coolant Temperature (CTS) Sensor
- Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor
- Disconnect vapor purge hose, brake booster hose, speed control servo hose, positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.
- Remove the generator.
- Remove the air conditioning compressor.
- Disconnect left and right radio suppressor straps.
- Disconnect and remove ignition coil towers.
- Remove top oil dipstick tube retaining bolt and ground strap.
- Remove fuel rail.
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- Remove throttle body assembly and mounting bracket.
- Drain cooling system below coolant temperature level (Refer to COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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- Remove the heater hoses from the engine front cover and the heater core.
- Unclip and remove heater hoses and tubes from intake manifold.
- Support engine using engine support fixture (1), special tool # 8534.
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- Remove the right side engine mount to frame bolt (3).
- With the bolt removed, lower engine until engine mount rests in frame mount.
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- Remove intake manifold retaining fasteners in reverse order of tightening sequence.
- Remove intake manifold.