Dakota 2WD V6-239 3.9L Magnum (1996)
Intake Manifold: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then drain cooling system.
2. Remove air cleaner and alternator.
Fuel Pressure Regulator Location
Fuel Pressure Release Procedure - Typical
3. Release fuel system pressure as follows:
a. Remove the negative battery cable, and remove the fuel tank fill cap.
b. Place sufficient shop towels under the pressure test port (schrader valve) on the fuel rail.
c. Remove the cap from the pressure test port on the fuel rail.
d. Using an appropriate fuel pressure gauge hose, place one end of hose in an approved container and screw the other end of the hose onto the
test port to relieve fuel pressure. Absorb any spilled fuel with shop towels.
e. Install cap on test port.
4. Remove fuel lines and fuel rail.
5. Disconnect throttle linkage, speed control and transmission kickdown cables, then remove throttle return spring.
6. Remove distributor cap and wires, then disconnect coil wires.
7. Disconnect heat indicator sending unit wire, then remove heater and bypass hoses.
8. Remove closed crankcase ventilation and evaporation control systems.
9. Remove intake manifold bolts, then lift intake manifold and throttle body out of engine compartment.
10. Remove and discard flange side as well as front and rear crossover gaskets.
11. Remove throttle body and discard gasket.
12. Support upside down manifold, then remove plenum pan bolts and lift pan off manifold. Discard gaskets.
INSTALLATION
