Lower Intake Manifold: Removal

1. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
2. Disconnect the fuel hose spring lock couplings. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
3. Disconnect the engine water bypass hose.
   Fig 1: Disconnecting Engine Water Bypass Hose

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4. Disconnect the water temperature indicator sender electrical connector.
   Fig 2: Disconnecting Water Temperature Indicator Sender Electrical Connector

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5. Disconnect the upper radiator hose, the heater water inlet hose and the heated positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) water heated fitting inlet hose.
   Fig 3: Disconnecting Upper Radiator Hose

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6. Remove the four bolts and the generator upper support bracket.
   Fig 4: Removing Bolts And Generator Upper Support Bracket

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7. Disconnect the eight fuel injectors.
   Fig 5: Disconnecting Fuel Injectors

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8. Disconnect the fuel injector pressure regulator vacuum hose and position out of the way.
   Fig 6: Disconnecting Fuel Injector Pressure Regulator Vacuum Hose

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9. Disconnect the wire harness pin-type retainer.
   Fig 7: Disconnecting Wire Harness Pin-Type Retainer

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10. Remove the bolts and lower intake manifold.
    • Discard the bolts.
      Fig 8: Removing Bolts And Lower Intake Manifold

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11. Remove the bolts and the radio ignition interference capacitors.
    Fig 9: Removing Bolts And Radio Ignition Interference Capacitors

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12. Remove and inspect the gaskets, and install new gaskets if necessary.
    Fig 10: Removing And Inspecting Gaskets

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CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
13. Clean the sealing surfaces.

Fig 11: Cleaning Sealing Surfaces

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