:  May 11, 2004








. Secure the hood in the service position.
  Release the support struts.

. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

. Remove the throttle body gasket.

. Remove the engine cover brackets.
  Release the electrical connectors from the engine cover brackets.
  Remove the 4 nuts.




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  : Before the disconnection or removal of any components, ensure the area around joint faces and connections are clean. Plug any open connections to prevent contamination.

Disconnect the crankcase vent hoses.

. Disconnect the evaporative emission hose from the intake manifold assembly.

. Release the evaporative loss control valve from the intake manifold mounting, move the hose assembly aside for access.



. Release the fuel pipe from the clips.



. Using the special tool, disconnect the fuel line.
  Position an absorbent cloth to collect fluid spillage.




. Release the camshaft position (CMP) sensor connector block from the intake manifold assembly.



. Position the wiring harness support bracket aside for access.
  Remove the 2 bolts.




. Release the EGR valve.
  Remove the 2 bolts.
  Discard the gasket.




. Release the engine wiring harness clips from the fuel rail.

. Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors.



. Disconnect the fuel temperature sensor electrical connector.



. Remove the 10 intake manifold bolts.



. Remove the intake manifold.
  Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
  Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
  Discard the gaskets.




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  Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

Remove the NVH pad from the RH side of the intake manifold.

. Remove the intake manifold casting.
  Disconnect the vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
  Remove the 4 bolts.




. Remove the intake manifold MAP sensor housing.
  Remove the 7 bolts.




. Remove the fuel rail.
  Remove the 4 Torx bolts.
  Release the fuel injectors.
  Discard the fuel injector O-ring seals.




. Remove the fuel injector housings.
  Remove the 10 Torx screws.
  Release the fuel injector housings and discard the gaskets.




. Install the fuel injector housings.
  Clean the component mating faces.
  Install the gaskets.
  Install the Torx screws.

. Install the fuel rail.
  Clean the component mating faces.
  Install fuel injector O-ring seals.
  Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean engine oil.
  Tighten the 4 Torx bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

. Install the intake manifold MAP sensor housing.
  Clean the component mating faces.
  Tighten the 7 bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

. Install the intake manifold casting.
  Clean the component mating faces.
  Install the 4 bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

. Install the NVH pad to the RH side of the intake manifold.

. Clean the components.

. With assistance, install the intake manifold.
  Install the gaskets.
  Connect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
  Connect the brake booster vacuum hose to the intake manifold.

. Install the bolts.
  Evenly and progressively tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb.ft).

. Connect the fuel temperature sensor electrical connector.

. Connect the fuel injector electrical connectors.

. Connect the engine wiring harness to the intake manifold.

. Install the EGR valve.
  Install a new gasket.
  Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

. Install the engine wiring harness support bracket.
  Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

. Position the CMP sensor electrical connector block, to the intake manifold.

. Connect the fuel line to the fuel rail.
  Clean the component mating faces.
  Position the fuel pipe into clips.

. Install the evaporative loss valve assembly to the intake manifold bracket and connect the hose.
  Clean the component mating faces.

. Connect the crankcase vent hoses.
  Clean the component mating faces.

. Install the engine cover mounting brackets.
  Tighten the nuts to 6 Nm (4 lb.ft).
  Attach the wiring harness connector blocks to the brackets.

. Install the throttle body gasket.

. Connect the battery ground cable.

. Connect the hood support struts.