Intake Manifold: Removal

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Remove the bolts and the suspension support bar.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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Remove the following items:
1. Air cleaner. Refer to: Air cleaner .
2. CAC outlet pipe. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Outlet Pipe .
- Disconnect the crankcase vent tube quick release couplings. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING - 3.0L
- Remove the crankcase vent tube.
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- Remove the coolant pipe bracket retaining bolts.
  Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
- Remove the intake manifold bracket retaining bolts.
  Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
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1. Detach the vacuum tube retainers.
2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
3. Detach the engine wiring harness retainers.
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1. Detach the wiring harness retainers.
2. Detach the fuel tube retainer.
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1. Remove the bolt and position the vacuum pressure sensor aside.
2. Disconnect the EVAP purge valve quick release coupling. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING - 3.0L
3. Slide the EVAP purge valve off of the bracket.
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Remove the bolts and position the coolant pipe aside.
Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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1. Loosen the intake manifold bolts.
2. NOTE: The coolant pipe may come out during removal of the intake manifold.
  
  Remove the intake manifold.
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Remove the insulator.

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- Remove and inspect the gaskets, replace as necessary.
- Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces.

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