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Intake Manifold, Removing and Installing Removing


Intake manifold, removing and installing Removing

Note: All cable ties unfastened or cut open on removal are to be re-attached in same position on installation.

- Move lock carrier to service position; Refer to Body and Frame; Radiator Support, Service and Support





- Remove rear engine cover (arrows).





- Remove front engine cover (arrows -1- and -2-).





- Disconnect vacuum hoses at locations marked by (arrows).





- Disconnect vacuum hose (arrow) at intake manifold.





- Disconnect connector -1- at throttle valve control module -J338-.
- Remove air hose -2-.
- Detach crankcase breather hose -3- at intake manifold.





- Detach connectors -1- to -4- forward off holders at intake manifold.

Note: Connectors are not to be disconnected.





- Disconnect vacuum hose (arrow) at T-piece.





- Disconnect connector consoles -1- and -5- at injectors.
- Detach vacuum line -4- at fuel pressure regulator.
- Remove fuel rail retaining bolts -2- and -3-.
- Lift fuel rail together with injectors evenly off intake manifold and place it on a clean cloth in the engine compartment.

Note: Make sure injectors removed are properly protected against contamination.





- Remove left rear engine lifting eye bolts (arrows).





- Remove bolts (arrows) and take out intake manifold.

Note: Seal intake ducts in cylinder heads with clean cloths.

Installing
Install in reverse order, note the following:

Note:
^ Replace gaskets and O-rings.
^ Re-attach aft cable ties at same location on installation.
^ Secure aft hose connections with standard hose clamps; Refer to Parts Supplier





- Remove locating bolts -1- and replace intake manifold gaskets.
- Pay attention to locating pins -2- when installing intake manifold.





- Remove intake manifold diagonally and in stages (arrows).
- Install lock carrier with attachments.; Refer to Body and Frame; Radiator Support, Service and Support





- Allow stop for torque reaction support to settle on rubber buffer for torque reaction support and tighten bolts (arrows) to 28 Nm.
- Adjust headlights.





Tightening torques