Intake Manifold: Removal

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

Fig 1: Removing Collector Cover
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Remove the air cleaner case and air intake chamber. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Cleaner Case .> <Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Chamber .>
Disconnect the connector (A) from the throttle body.
Disconnect the engine harness connector (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Harness Connector And Connector
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Disconnect the engine coolant hose from throttle body.

Fig 3: Locating Engine Coolant Hose From Throttle Body
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Disconnect the PCV hose.

Fig 4: Locating PCV Hose
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Disconnect the brake booster hose.

Fig 5: Locating Brake Booster Hose
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Disconnect the fuel hoses from the fuel pipe.
1. Disconnect the connector of fuel pipe by pushing the ST in the direction of arrow.
  ST 42099AE000 CONNECTOR REMOVER
2. Remove the clip and disconnect the evaporation hose from the pipe.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to spill fuel.
- Catch the fuel from hoses using a container or cloth.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Clip And Evaporation Hose Pipe
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Remove the fuel pipe protector LH.

Fig 7: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector LH
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Remove the engine harness from the fuel injector pipe LH.
Remove the bolts which hold fuel injector pipe LH to cylinder head.

Fig 8: Locating Hold Fuel Injector Pipe LH And Bolts
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Remove the fuel pipe protector RH.

Fig 9: Locating Fuel Pipe Protector RH
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Remove the engine harness from the fuel injector pipe RH.
Remove the bolts which hold the fuel injector pipe RH to the cylinder head.

Fig 10: Locating Fuel Injector Pipe RH And Bolts
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Remove the bolts which hold the intake manifold to the cylinder head.
- LH side
  
  Fig 11: Locating Intake Manifold Bolts (LH Side)
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- RH side
  
  Fig 12: Locating Intake Manifold Bolts (RH Side)
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Remove the intake manifold.