Remove the engine cover.

Disconnect the battery negative terminal.

Remove the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Engine and transaxle assembly in this group)

Remove the under cover. (Refer to Engine and transaxle assembly in this group)

Disconnect the wiring connectors and harness clamps, and remove the wiring and protectors from the cylinder head and intake manifold.

(1)

The intake OCV (Oil control valve) connector (A)

(2)

The VIS (Variable intake system) connector (A), the OPS (Oil pressure switch) connector (B), the knock sensor connector (C), the A/C compressor switch connector (D) and the alternator connector (E)

(3)

The injector connectors (A)

(4)

The ETC (Electronic throttle control) connector (A) and the MAPS (Manifold absolute pressure sensor) & IATS (Intake air temperature sensor) connector (B)

Remove the radiator upper hose clip (A).

Disconnect the PCV (Positive crankcase ventilation) hose (A).

Remove the delivery pipe & injector assembly (A). (Refer to FL group)

Disconnect the fuel hose (A), the brake booster vacuum hose (B), the PCSV (Purge control solenoid valve) hose (C), the intake CMPS (Camshaft position sensor) connector (D).

Disconnect the throttle body coolant hoses (A). (if equipped)

Remove the oil level gauge (A).

Remove the intake manifold stay (A).

Remove the intake manifold (A) with the gasket (B).

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.

Installation is reverse order of removal.