Intake Manifold: Removal

Release fuel pressure. Refer to FUEL .
Open fuel flap lid, and remove fuel filler cap.
Disconnect ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable
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Remove air intake duct, air cleaner assembly and air intake chamber. Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct and REMOVAL , Air Cleaner and REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber.
Disconnect accelerator cable (A).
Disconnect cruise control cable (B). (With cruise control model)

Fig 2: Disconnecting Cruise Control Cable
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Remove power steering pump and tank from brackets.
1. Remove V-belt.
  Refer to REMOVAL , V-belt.
2. Remove power steering oil pipe with bracket.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Power Steering Oil Pipe
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3. Remove bolts which install power steering pump bracket.
  NOTE: Do not disconnect power steering hose.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolts
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4. Disconnect connector from power steering pump switch.
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting Power Steering Pump Switch Connector
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5. Remove power steering tank from the bracket by pulling it upward.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Power Steering Tank
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6. Place power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
  
  Fig 7: Placing Power Steering Pump On The Right Side Wheel Apron
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7. Remove two bolts which install washer tank on body.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Washer Tank Bolts
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8. Disconnect connector from front window washer motor.
9. Disconnect connector from rear gate glass washer motor.
  
  Fig 9: Disconnecting Rear Gate Glass Washer Motor
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10. Disconnect rear window glass washer hose from washer motor, then plug connection with a suitable cap.
  
  Fig 10: Disconnecting Rear Window Glass Washer
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11. Disconnect PCV hoses from cylinder head cover.
  
  Fig 11: Disconnecting PCV Hoses
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12. Disconnect engine coolant hose from throttle body.
  
  Fig 12: Disconnecting Engine Coolant Hose
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13. Disconnect brake booster hose.
  
  Fig 13: Disconnecting Brake Booster Hose
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14. Remove EGR pipe from EGR valve.
  NOTE: Be careful not to drop gaskets.
  
  Fig 14: Removing EGR Pipe
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15. Disconnect engine harness connectors from bulkhead harness connectors.
  
  Fig 15: Disconnecting Engine Harness Connectors
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16. Disconnect engine ground terminal from intake manifold.
  
  Fig 16: Disconnecting Engine Ground Terminal
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17. Using ST, disconnect fuel delivery hose, return hose and evaporation hose. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY, RETURN AND EVAPORATION LINES .
  ST 42099AEOOO CONNECTOR REMOVER
  WARNING:
  - Do not spill fuel.
  - Catch fuel from hoses in a container or cloth.
  Fig 17: Disconnecting Fuel Delivery Hose, Return Hose And Evaporation Hose
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18. Remove ground cable from fuel pipe protector LH.
  
  Fig 18: Removing ground cable
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19. Remove fuel pipe protector LH.
  
  Fig 19: Removing Fuel Pipe Protector LH
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20. Disconnect air assist hose (A).
21. Remove the bolt (B), which holds fuel injector pipe LH onto cylinder head.
  
  Fig 20: Removing Fuel Injector Pipe LH Bolt
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22. Remove ground cable from fuel pipe protector RH.
  
  Fig 21: Removing Ground Cable
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23. Remove fuel pipe protector RH.
  
  Fig 22: Removing Fuel Pipe Protector Rh
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24. Disconnect air assist hose (A).
  Remove the bolt (B), which holds fuel injector pipe RH onto cylinder head.
  
  Fig 23: Removing Air Assist Hose (A)
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25. Remove bolts which holds intake manifold onto cylinder heads.
  
  Fig 24: Removing Intake Manifold Bolts (1 Of 2)
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  Fig 25: Removing Intake Manifold Bolts (2 Of 2)
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26. Remove intake manifold.