Removal and Installation

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

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Remove the purge control solenoid valve (PCSV) bracket (A) from the intake manifold.

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Unfasten the electronic throttle body control (ETC) module bolts.
(Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - " ETC (ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL) SYSTEM ")
Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (A).

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Disconnect the brake vacuum hose (A).

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Remove the intake manifold (A).
Tightening torque:

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

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Installation is reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

When installing, replace with new intake manifold gasket (A) and electronic throttle body control (ETC) module gasket (B).

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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 1: Intake Manifold Bolts And Nuts Tightening Sequence
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