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Intake Manifold Replacement

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1. Remove the 2 nuts (2) from the intake manifold sight shield (1).
2. Remove the sight shield (1) from the engine.
   

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3. Disconnect the coil module connectors (1) from the coil modules (2) located in the camshaft covers (3).
   

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4. Disconnect the PCV dirty air tube (2) from the camshaft cover.
   

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5. Disconnect the PCV fresh air tube (1) from the camshaft cover.
   

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6. Disconnect the fuel regulator vacuum tube (1).
7. Disconnect the vacuum tubes (2) from the AIR solenoid.
   

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8. Remove the 2 pushnuts securing the engine coolant heater wire (1) and position aside, if equipped.
9. Carefully position aside the surge tank pipe (2) from the fuel rail studs.
   

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10. Disconnect the 8 electrical connectors (1) from the 8 fuel injectors (2).
    

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11. Remove the 4 bolts (1) attaching the fuel rail (2) to the intake manifold (3).
12. Disconnect the fuel inlet and return quick-connect fittings (2) at the fuel rail.
    

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13. Disconnect the fuel rail bracket retaining bolt from the water crossover.
    

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14. Lift the entire fuel rail and injector assembly from the intake manifold.
    

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15. Loosen the plenum duct clamp (1) at the rear of the intake manifold.
    

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16. Remove 10 bolts attaching the intake manifold (1) to the cylinder heads.
    

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17. Remove the intake manifold (1) by using an upward lifting motion at the front of the manifold assembly.
18. Clean and inspect the intake manifold.

Expert:	wrench9124
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Answered:	8/14/2008

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