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Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Fresh Air Positive Crankcase Ventilation Line
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  1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
  3. Reposition the fresh air positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) line from the air cleaner inlet tube.
    Fig 2: Identifying Electronic Throttle Control Electrical Connector
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  4. Disconnect the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Identifying PCV Line On Top Of Intake Manifold
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  5. Disconnect the PCV line from the top of the intake manifold and reposition aside.
    Fig 4: Identifying Evaporative Emissions Canister Purge Line
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  6. Disconnect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) canister purge line and reposition aside.
    Fig 5: Identifying Bleed Pipe Bolts And Hose Clamp
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  7. Remove the bleed pipe bolts (1).
  8. Remove the bleed pipe hose clamp (2).
  9. Reposition the bleed pipe.
  10. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
    Fig 6: Identifying Engine Harness Retaining Clips
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  11. Remove the engine harness retaining clips.
    Fig 7: Identifying Upper Intake Manifold And Gasket
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  12. Remove the upper intake retaining bolts.
  13. Remove the upper intake manifold and gasket. Discard gasket.
  14. If replacing the upper intake manifold complete the following steps:
    1. Remove the evaporative emissions (EVAP) purge solenoid valve. Refer to EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER PURGE SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT .
    2. Remove the throttle body. Refer to THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .