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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedures

  1. Remove the engine cover.
  2. Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  4. Remove the throttle body bolts and position the throttle body aside. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement .
  5. Remove the 2 bolts from the accelerator cable bracket.
  6. Disconnect the ECT sensor connector.
  7. Disconnect the camshaft position sensor connector.
  8. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) actuator solenoid valve connector.
  9. Disconnect the rocker arm (CMP) control solenoid valve connector.
  10. Disconnect the oil pressure switch and 2 ground connectors.
  11. Disconnect the six clamps and engine harness wire protector from the intake manifold.
  12. Disconnect the EVAP hose for the ORVR.
  13. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose.
  14. Remove the oil dipstick guide bolt.

  15. Object Number: 828279  Size: SH
  16. Remove the intake manifold bolts and nuts.
  17. Remove the intake manifold and gasket.
  18. Remove the intake manifold insulator.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the intake manifold insulator.
  2. Install the intake manifold and new gasket.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 828279  Size: SH
  4. Install the intake manifold bolts and nuts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the intake manifold nuts and bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  6. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose.
  7. Connect the EVAP hose for the ORVR.
  8. Connect the six clamps and engine harness wire protector to the intake manifold.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the engine wire harness bracket bolts to 10 N·m (7 lb ft).

  10. Connect the oil pressure switch and two ground connectors.
  11. Connect the rocker arm (CMP) control solenoid valve connector.
  12. Connect the camshaft position (CMP) actuator solenoid valve connector.
  13. Connect the camshaft position sensor connector.
  14. Connect the ECT sensor connector.
  15. Install the 2 bolts to the accelerator cable bracket.
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the accelerator cable bracket bolts to 13 N·m (10 lb ft).

  17. Install the throttle body bolts. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement .
  18. Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  19. Connect the negative battery cable.
  20. Install the engine cover.