Removal And Installation

Remove the engine cover.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to "AIR CLEANER ")
Disconnect the injector extension connector (A), the VIS (Variable intake system) connector (B) and the PCSV (Purge control solenoid valve) connector (C).

Fig 1: Injector Extension, VIS & PCSV Connectors
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Disconnect the ETC (Electronic throttle control) connector (A) and the MAPS (Manifold absolute pressure sensor) connector (B).
(Refer to "ETC (ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL) SYSTEM ")
Disconnect the knock sensor connector (A).

Fig 2: Knock Sensor Connector
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Disconnect the PCV (Positive crankcase ventilation) hose (A) and the PCSV (Purge control solenoid valve) hose (B).

Fig 3: PCV Hose & PCSV Hose
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Disconnect the vacuum hose (A) and the water hoses (B).

Fig 4: Vacuum Hose & Water Hoses
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Remove the intake manifold (A) with the gasket.
Tightening torque:

18.6 ~ 23.5N.m (1.9 ~ 2.4kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 17.4lb-ft)

Fig 5: Removing Intake Manifold
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NOTE: When installing, replace with new gaskets.
When installing the intake manifold, tighten the bolts and nuts with pre-torque first, and then tighten the bolts and nuts with specified torque in the sequence shown.

Fig 6: Intake Manifold Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install in the reverse order of removal.