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Removal Procedure

Important: The intake manifold, throttle body, fuel rail, and injectors may be removed as an assembly. If not servicing the individual components, remove the manifold as a complete assembly.


    Object Number: 700979  Size: SH
  1. Loosen the clamps at the throttle body and air cleaner.
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.

  3. Object Number: 843779  Size: SH
  4. Unsnap the intake manifold sight shield from the stud.
  5. Remove the sight shield from the bracket.
  6. Remove the sight shield bracket nuts (1) and bracket, if necessary.
  7. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
  8. Disconnect the fuel feed and return pipes. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

  9. Object Number: 750582  Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the engine harness clips from the studs on the front of dash.
  11. Disconnect the engine harness clip from the wheelhouse splash shield.
  12. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
  13. • Pressure cycling switch (1)
    • Surge tank switch (2)
    • Mass airflow (MAF) sensor (3)
  14. Reposition the engine harness branch to top of engine.

  15. Object Number: 750529  Size: SH
  16. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer at the ignition coil harness.
  17. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
  18. • Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor (1)
    • Ignition coil harness (2)
    • Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor (3)

    Object Number: 1235689  Size: SH
  19. Remove the engine harness bolt and studs
  20. Remove the CPA retainer at the ignition coil harness.
  21. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
  22. • Generator (2)
    • Injector harness (3)
    • Ignition coil harness (4)
    • Electronic throttle control (ETC) (5)
    • Purge valve solenoid (1)
  23. Reposition the engine harness to the drivers side of the engine compartment.

  24. Object Number: 750614  Size: SH
  25. Remove the bypass valve vacuum hose (1) from the intake manifold.

  26. Object Number: 843915  Size: SH
  27. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) tube from the purge solenoid.

  28. Object Number: 843918  Size: SH
  29. Unclip the EVAP tube from the fuel rail.
  30. Disconnect the EVAP tube from the vent pipe at the rear of the engine.
  31. Remove the EVAP tube.

  32. Object Number: 1198692  Size: SH
  33. If replacing the intake manifold, remove the fuel rail studs.
  34. Remove the fuel rail.

  35. Object Number: 843795  Size: SH

    Important: Do not attempt to loosen the manifold by prying under the gasket surface with any tool.

  36. Remove the intake manifold bolts.

  37. Object Number: 843798  Size: SH
  38. Remove the intake manifold.

  39. Object Number: 843815  Size: SH

    Important: The intake manifold gaskets are not reusable.

  40. Remove and discard the intake manifold side gaskets.

  41. Object Number: 843823  Size: SH
  42. Remove and discard the intake manifold end seals.

  43. Object Number: 843827  Size: SH

    Important: The splash shield is secured using a snap-in fit. Do not distort the splash shield. The splash shield is reusable.

  44. Remove the splash shield.
  45. If replacing the intake manifold, refer to Intake Manifold Disassemble .
  46. Clean and inspect the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 843827  Size: SH
  1. If replacing the intake manifold, refer to Intake Manifold Assemble .
  2. Install the splash shield.

  3. Object Number: 843829  Size: SH
  4. Ensure the splash shield (2) snap fits between the cylinder heads (1).

  5. Object Number: 1302492  Size: SH
  6. Apply a 5 mm (0.2 in) bead of sealer to the intake manifold. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number.

  7. Object Number: 843823  Size: SH
  8. Install the NEW intake manifold end seals.

  9. Object Number: 1302481  Size: SH
  10. Apply a 5 mm (0.2 in) bead of sealer (1) onto the end seals. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number.

  11. Object Number: 843815  Size: SH
  12. Install the NEW intake manifold side gaskets.

  13. Object Number: 843835  Size: SH
  14. Ensure the intake manifold gasket tabs align with the hole in the head gasket.
  15. Ensure the intake manifold gasket tabs align with the slot in the intake manifold end seals.

  16. Object Number: 843798  Size: SH
  17. Install the intake manifold.

  18. Object Number: 843795  Size: SH
  19. Install NEW intake manifold bolts.
  20. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 843844  Size: SH
  21. Tighten the intake manifold bolts in the sequence shown, using 4 passes.
  22. Tighten

    1. Tighten the bolts a first pass to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
    2. Tighten the bolts a second pass to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
    3. Tighten the bolts a third pass to 12 N·m (106 lb in).
    4. Tighten the bolts a final pass to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

    Object Number: 1198692  Size: SH

    Important: Lubricate the fuel injector O-ring seals with clean engine oil and install onto the spray tip of each injector.

  23. If replacing the intake manifold, install the fuel rail.
  24. Install the fuel rail studs.
  25. Tighten
    Tighten the studs to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 843918  Size: SH
  26. Install the EVAP tube.
  27. Connect the EVAP tube to the vent pipe at the rear of the engine.
  28. Clip the EVAP tube to the fuel rail.

  29. Object Number: 843915  Size: SH
  30. Connect the EVAP tube to the purge solenoid.

  31. Object Number: 750614  Size: SH
  32. Install the bypass valve vacuum hose (1) to the intake manifold.

  33. Object Number: 1235689  Size: SH
  34. Position the engine harness over the engine compartment.
  35. Connect the following electrical connectors:
  36. • Generator (2)
    • Injector harness (3)
    • Ignition coil harness (4)
    • ETC (5)
    • Purge valve solenoid (1)
  37. Install the CPA retainer at the ignition coil harness.
  38. Install the engine harness bolt and studs.
  39. Tighten

        • Tighten the bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
        • Tighten the studs to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

    Object Number: 750529  Size: SH
  40. Connect the following electrical connectors:
  41. • MAP sensor (1)
    • Ignition coil harness (2)
    • ECT sensor (3)
  42. Install the CPA retainer at the ignition coil harness.

  43. Object Number: 750582  Size: SH
  44. Position engine harness branch over the top of engine.
  45. Connect the following electrical connectors:
  46. • Pressure cycling switch (1)
    • Surge tank switch (2)
    • MAF sensor (3)
  47. Connect the engine harness clip to the wheelhouse splash shield.
  48. Connect the engine harness clips to the studs on the front of dash.

  49. Object Number: 843779  Size: SH
  50. Connect the fuel feed and return pipes.
  51. Install the sight shield bracket and nuts (1).
  52. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  53. Install the sight shield to the bracket.
  54. Snap the intake manifold sight shield to the stud.

  55. Object Number: 700979  Size: SH
  56. Install the air cleaner outlet duct.
  57. Tighten the clamps at the throttle body and air cleaner.
  58. Tighten
    Tighten the clamps to 4 N·m (35 lb in).