Removal and Installation

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Remove the engine cover.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine And Transaxle Assembly - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clamps and remove the wiring protector around the intake manifold.

Fig 1: Disconnect Wiring Connectors & Harness Clamps
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Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (A).

Fig 2: Disconnect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Hose
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Disconnect the vacuum hose (A) and purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) hose (B).

Fig 3: Disconnect Vacuum & Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) Hoses
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Unfasten the electric throttle body control (ETC) module bolts.
(Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "ETC (ELECTRIC THROTTLE BODY CONTROL) SYSTEM ")
Remove the intake manifold stay (A).
Tightening torque:

18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb.ft)

Fig 4: Remove Intake Manifold Stay With Bolts
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Remove the intake manifold (A) with the gasket (B).
Tightening torque:

18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb.ft)

Fig 5: Remove Intake Manifold With Gasket & Bolts
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NOTE: When installing the intake manifold, tighten the bolts and nuts with pre-torque first, and then tighten the bolts and nuts with specified torque in the sequence shown.

Fig 6: Intake Manifold Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install in the reverse order of removal.