Intake Manifold Assembly (FA20): Removal

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CHECK FUEL PUMP OPERATION AND INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM (FA20) )
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (Refer to WORKING PRECAUTIONS AND NOTES )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP WITH AIR CLEANER HOSE (Refer to REMOVAL )
REMOVE THROTTLE WITH MOTOR BODY ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts and the throttle with motor body assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Motor Body Assembly Mounting Bolts
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DISCONNECT FUEL HOSE No. 1 (Refer to INSTALLATION )
DISCONNECT FUEL HOSE No. 2 (Refer to INSTALLATION )
DISCONNECT PURGE HOSE (Refer to INSTALLATION )
REMOVE INJECTOR DRIVER (Refer to INJECTOR DRIVER (FA20) )
REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD PROTECTOR (for Bank 2) (Refer to INSTALLATION )
REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD PROTECTOR (for Bank 1) (Refer to INSTALLATION )
DISCONNECT FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly.
2. Disconnect the No. 2 fuel vapor feed hose and move the fuel delivery pipe toward the front of the vehicle.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Fuel Delivery Pipe Sub-Assembly And Bolt
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REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Disengage the 3 Claws and remove the No. 1 engine cover subassembly.
  NOTE: Release the tabs from the front side of the vehicle.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Engine Cover Sub-assembly Claws
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DISCONNECT NO. 2 VACUUM HOSE (for Manual Transmission) (Refer to REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT VENTILATION HOSE
1. Disconnect the ventilation hose.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Ventilation Hose
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REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
1. Disconnect the manifold absolute pressure sensor connector.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Connector
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2. Disconnect the purge control solenoid valve connector.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Purge Control Solenoid Valve Connector
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3. Disengage the 5 clamps and disconnect the battery cable.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Battery Cable Clamps
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4. Disengage the clamp and disconnect the engine wire harness.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Engine Wire Harness Clamp
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5. Disengage the 2 clamps and disconnect the 4 connectors.
  
  Fig 9: Locating Connectors And Clamps
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6. Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
  
  Fig 10: Locating Fuel Pump Connector
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7. Remove the 6 bolts, intake manifold and 2 gaskets.
  
  Fig 11: Locating Intake Manifold Mounting Bolts
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