11. Intake Manifold Removal

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 reuse the intake manifold-to-cylinder head gaskets.





1. Remove the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor (if required).





2. Disconnect the knock sensor wire harness connector (1) from the fuel rail stop bracket (2).





3. Remove the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve pipe from the left rocker cover (if required).





4. Remove the PCV valve pipe strap nut.
5. Remove the PCV valve pipe from the right rocker cover and intake manifold.

Caution: The fuel raft stop bracket must be Installed onto the engine assembly. The stop bracket serves as a protective shield for the fuel rail In the event of a vehicle frontal crash. If the fuel rail stop bracket Is not Installed and the vehicle Is Involved In a frontal crash, fuel could be sprayed possibly causing a fire and personal Injury from burns.





6. Remove the intake manifold bolts (1) and fuel rail stop bracket (2).





7. Note the location of the fuel -rail ground. strap (1) on the intake manifold.
The fuel rail ground strap must be installed during assembly.





8. Remove the intake manifold.





9. Remove the manifold-to-cylinder head gaskets (1) from the intake manifold.
10. Discard the intake manifold gaskets.