Upper Intake Manifold: Removal
- Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.5L .
- Disconnect the throttle body electrical connector.
- Disconnect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) tube from the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
- Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube from the PCV valve.
- Disconnect the PCV fitting electrical connector.
- Detach the wiring harness retainers from the upper intake manifold.
- If equipped, detach the cylinder block heater wiring harness retainer from the upper intake manifold.
- Remove the 2 upper intake manifold support bracket bolts.
- Remove the 6 bolts and the upper intake manifold.
- Remove and discard the gaskets.
- Clean and inspect all of the sealing surfaces of the upper and lower intake manifold.