Neon L4-2.0L VIN C (1998)
Knock Sensor
14. Disconnect knock sensor electrical connector and disconnect wiring harness from tab located on the intake manifold.
15. Disconnect wiring at starter.
16. Remove transmission to throttle body support bracket fasteners at the throttle body and loosen the fasteners at the transmission end.
17. Remove throttle body.
EGR Tube Assembly
18. Remove EGR tube bolts at the valve and at the intake manifold. Remove tube from engine.
Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence
19. Remove the intake manifold to inlet water tube support fastener.
20. Remove 10 intake manifold screws and washers. Discard the fasteners. Remove intake manifold.
INSTALLATION
Before installing manifold. Clean all mating surfaces. Replace all seals, with new seals. All intake manifold fasteners and washers are to be discarded
and NEW fasteners and washers are to be used.
1. Install intake manifold onto cylinder head and tighten fasteners to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.) in sequence shown.
2. Install intake manifold to water inlet support. Tighten fastener to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.).
3. Remove covering from fuel injector holes and insure the holes are clean. Install fuel rail assembly to intake manifold. Tighten screws to 23 Nm