PROCEDURE
REMOVE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY
REMOVE EGR PIPE ASSEMBLY
REMOVE MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR
REMOVE PURGE VSV
REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
Disconnect the 3 connectors and 2 wire harness clamps.
Remove the engine oil level dipstick.
Disconnect the wire harness clamp, and then remove the 2 bolts and engine oil level dipstick guide sub-assembly.
Remove the O-ring from the engine oil level dipstick guide sub-assembly.
Disconnect the fuel vapor feed hose and ventilation hose.
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and intake manifold.
Remove the No. 1 intake manifold to head gasket from the intake manifold.
w/ Stud Bolt:
Using an E6 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 stud bolts from the intake manifold.
Tech Tips
If a stud bolt is deformed or the threads are damaged, replace the stud bolt.