COWL TOP VENT PANEL
1. Remove windshield wiper pivot arms. Remove cowl top vent panel retaining screws. Release cowl top
vent panel retaining clips. Remove windshield wiper fluid hose. Remove cowl top vent panel.
2. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS INTAKE MANIFOLD
Removal
1. Remove cowl top vent panel. See COWL TOP VENT PANEL . Release fuel pressure and disconnect
fuel lines. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE & FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS .
2. Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system. Remove air cleaner assembly and heat tube.
Disconnect control cables and linkage at throttle body. Disconnect accelerator cable bracket, and secure
aside.
3. Disconnect necessary linkages at intake manifold. Disconnect wiring harness connectors, vacuum hoses, coolant hoses and PCV hoses as necessary. Remove heater tube with fuel lines attached.
4. Remove A/C compressor support bracket (if equipped). Remove throttle body and EGR valve assembly. Note location of upper intake manifold bolts and studs. Remove upper intake bolts and studs. Remove upper intake manifold. Remove upper intake manifold spacer. See Fig. 2 . Remove fuel rail and injectors as an assembly.
5. Note location of lower intake manifold bolts and studs. Remove lower intake manifold bolts and studs. Remove lower intake manifold. If necessary, break intake manifold sealing by prying on front of manifold with flat screwdriver. Remove and discard gaskets.

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