Intake Manifold - Upper: Removal

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Disconnect negative cable from remote jumper terminal.
Disconnect the Inlet Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor connector. Remove air cleaner housing and inlet hose (Fig 1).

Fig 1: Identifying Air Cleaner With Inlet Hose
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Remove throttle and speed control cables from throttle arm and bracket.
Disconnect electrical connectors from the following sensors and actuators:
- Short Runner Valve (SRV) (If Equipped)
- Manifold Tuning Valve (MTV) (If Equipped)
- Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
- Idle Air Control (IAC)
- Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP)
Disconnect vacuum hoses from the following:
- Speed Control Reservoir
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve
- Proportional Purge Solenoid
- Power Brake Booster
Remove right side (Fig 2) and left side (Fig 3) intake manifold supports.

Fig 2: Identifying Intake Manifold Support - Right
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Fig 3: Identifying Intake Manifold Support - Left
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Remove support brackets at intake manifold front corners and at MTV (Fig 4).

Fig 4: Identifying Intake Manifold Supports - Front
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Loosen upper fastener attaching throttle body to support bracket.
Remove bolts attaching intake manifold and remove manifold (Fig 5).

Fig 5: Identifying Upper Intake Manifold
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