Intake Manifold Collector: Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Remove engine room cover using power tool. Refer to [ENGINE ROOM COVER: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].
Remove air cleaner case (upper) and air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to [AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ].
Remove electronic throttle control actuator as follows:
1. Drain engine coolant, or when water hoses are disconnected, attach plug to prevent engine coolant leakage. Refer to [CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ]
  WARNING: To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain engine coolant when engine is hot.
  CAUTION:
  - Perform when engine is cold.
  - Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
2. Disconnect water hoses from electronic throttle control actuator.
  - When engine coolant is not drained from radiator, attach plug to water hoses to prevent engine coolant leakage.
3. Disconnect harness connector.
4. Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown.
  
  Fig 1: Electronic Throttle Control Actuator Bolts Loosen Sequence
  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  CAUTION:
  - Handle carefully to avoid any shock to electronic throttle control actuator.
  - Do not disassemble.
Remove the following parts:
- Vacuum hose (to brake booster)
- PCV hose
Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown to remove intake manifold collector support.

Fig 2: Intake Manifold Collector Support Bolts Loosen Sequence
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Disconnect EVAP hoses and harness connector from EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve.
Remove EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve.
Remove VIAS control solenoid valve and vacuum tank.
- Add mating marks as necessary for easier installation.
Loosen nuts and bolts in reverse order as shown with power tool, and remove intake manifold collector.

Fig 3: Intake Manifold Collector Bolts Loosen Sequence
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

CAUTION: Cover engine openings to avoid entry of foreign materials.