Intake Manifold: Removal

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

Fig 1: Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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Remove air cleaner case and air intake chamber. Refer to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case and REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber.
Remove power steering pump and tank from brackets.
1. Remove air intake duct. Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct.
2. Remove front V-belt. Refer to REMOVAL , V-belt.
3. Remove bolts which hold power steering pipes onto intake manifold protector.
  NOTE: Do not disconnect power steering hose.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Bolts Which Hold Power Steering Pipes Onto Intake Manifold Protector
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4. Remove bolts which install power steering pump bracket.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Bolts Which Attach Power Steering Pump Bracket
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5. Disconnect connector from power steering pump switch.
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Connector From Power Steering Pump Switch
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6. Remove power steering tank from the bracket by pulling it upwards.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Power Steering Tank From Bracket
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7. Place power steering pump and tank on the right side wheel apron.
  
  Fig 6: Placing Power Steering Pump & Tank On Right Side Wheel Apron
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Disconnect spark plug cords from spark plugs.
Disconnect PCV hose from intake manifold.

Fig 7: Disconnecting PCV Hose From Intake Manifold
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Disconnect engine coolant hose (A) from throttle body.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Engine Coolant Hose From Throttle Body
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Disconnect brake booster hose.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Brake Booster Hose
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Remove air intake chamber stay RH and engine harness bracket, and disconnect engine harness connectors from bulkhead harness connectors.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Engine Harness Connectors From Bulkhead Harness Connectors
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Disconnect knock sensor connector.

Fig 11: Disconnecting Knock Sensor Connector
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Disconnect connector from crankshaft position sensor.

Fig 12: Disconnecting Connector From Crankshaft Position Sensor
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Disconnect connector from oil pressure switch.

Fig 13: Disconnecting Connector From Oil Pressure Switch
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Disconnect connector from camshaft position sensor.

Fig 14: Disconnecting Connector From Camshaft Position Sensor
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Disconnect connectors from front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
- LH side
  
  Fig 15: Disconnecting Connectors From Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor (LH)
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- RH side
  
  Fig 16: Disconnecting Connectors From Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor (RH)
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Disconnect connectors from engine coolant Temperature sensor.

Fig 17: Disconnecting Connectors From Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
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Remove EGR pipe from intake manifold and cylinder head.

Fig 18: Removing EGR Pipe From Intake Manifold & Cylinder Head
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Using the ST, disconnect fuel hoses from fuel pipes.
WARNING:
- Do not spill fuel.
- Catch fuel from hoses in a container or cloth.
ST 42099AE000 CONNECTOR REMOVER

Fig 19: Disconnecting Fuel Hoses From Fuel Pipes
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Remove bolts which hold intake manifold onto cylinder heads, and remove intake manifold.

Fig 20: Removing Bolts Which Hold Intake Manifold Onto Cylinder Heads

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