Intake Manifold: Removal

Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to , RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , Procedure, Fuel. >
Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover.
Drain the engine coolant about 3.0 l (3.2 US qt, 2.6 lmp qt).

Fig 2: Draining Engine Coolant
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Remove the air cleaner upper cover and air intake boot. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case. >
Remove the air cleaner element.
Remove the intercooler. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Intercooler. >
Disconnect the accelerator cable.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable
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Remove the coolant filler tank. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Coolant Filler Tank. >
Remove the power steering pump.
1. Remove the front side V-belt. < Ref. to REMOVAL , V-belt. >
2. Disconnect the power steering switch connector.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Power Steering Switch Connector
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3. Remove the bolts which secure the power steering pipe brackets to the intake manifold.
  NOTE: Do not disconnect the power steering hose.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Power Steering Pipe Brackets To Intake Manifold Securing Bolt
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4. Remove the bolts which secure the power steering pump bracket.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Power Steering Pump Bracket Securing Bolt
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5. Remove the power steering tank from the bracket by pulling it upward.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Power Steering Tank From Bracket
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6. Place the power steering pump on the right side wheel apron.
  
  Fig 8: Placing Power Steering Pump On Right Side Wheel Apron
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Disconnect the emission hose (A) and connector (B) from the PCV hose assembly.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Emission Hose And Connector From PCV Hose Assembly
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Disconnect the engine coolant hoses from the throttle body.

Fig 10: Disconnecting Engine Coolant Hoses From Throttle Body
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Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose.

Fig 11: Disconnecting Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
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Disconnect the pressure hose from the intake duct.

Fig 12: Disconnecting Pressure Hose From Intake Duct
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Disconnect the engine harness connectors from the bulkhead harness connectors.

Fig 13: Disconnecting Engine Harness Connectors From Bulkhead Harness Connectors(1 Of 2)
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Fig 14: Disconnecting Engine Harness Connectors From Bulkhead Harness Connectors(2 Of 2)
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Disconnect the connectors from the engine coolant temperature sensor (A), oil pressure switch (B) and crankshaft position sensor (C).

Fig 15: Locating Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor, Oil Pressure Switch And Crankshaft Position Sensor
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Disconnect the knock sensor connector.

Fig 16: Disconnecting Knock Sensor Connector
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Disconnect the connector from the camshaft position sensor.

Fig 17: Disconnecting Connector From Camshaft Position Sensor
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Disconnect the connector from the ignition coil.

Fig 18: Disconnecting Connector From Ignition Coil
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Disconnect the engine harness fixed by clip (A) from the bracket.

Fig 19: Disconnecting Engine Harness Fixed By Clip From Bracket
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Using ST, disconnect fuel hoses from fuel pipes. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Fuel Delivery, Return and Evaporation lines. >
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to spill fuel.
- Catch fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
  ST 42099AE000 CONNECTOR REMOVER
  
  Fig 20: Disconnecting Fuel Hoses From Fuel Pipes Using Special Tool
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Remove the bolts which secure the intake manifold to the cylinder heads.

Fig 21: Removing Intake Manifold To Cylinder Heads Securing Bolts
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Remove the intake manifold.