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Intake Manifold Removal 5.3L


    Object Number: 1401983  Size: SH

    Important: 

       • The intake manifold, throttle body, fuel injection rail, and fuel injectors may be removed as an assembly. If not servicing the individual components, remove the manifold as a complete assembly.
       • DO NOT use the intake manifold-to-cylinder head gaskets again.

  1. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose - dirty air (716).
  2. Remove the PCV hose - fresh air.

  3. Object Number: 1401987  Size: SH
  4. Remove the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor (714) and retainer (736), as required.
  5. Remove the O-ring (715) from the sensor, as required.

  6. Object Number: 1401989  Size: SH
  7. Remove the intake manifold bolts (512).
  8. Remove the intake manifold (500) with gaskets.

  9. Object Number: 1277097  Size: SH
  10. Remove the intake manifold gaskets (514).
  11. Discard the intake manifold gaskets.