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Upper Manifold (Surge Tank)






NOTE: Refer to the illustration when removing and installing upper intake manifold (surge tank).

REMOVAL






1. Remove the air intake hose connected to the throttle body.






2. Remove the accelerator and cruise control cables.
3. Remove the engine coolant hose and throttle body.






4. Remove the PCV hose and brake booster vacuum hoses.






5. Disconnect the vacuum hose connections.






6. Remove the EGR pipe and gasket.
7. Remove the ground cable.
8. Remove the upper intake manifold (surge tank) stay.
9. Remove the upper intake manifold (surge tank) and gasket.

INSTALLATION






Installation is the reverse of removal, noting the following:
a. Attach the upper intake manifold (surge tank) gasket with the printed surface faced upwards.






b. Install the throttle body bolts by length as illustrated.