FX50 AWD V8-5.0L (VK50VE) (2009)
Intake Manifold: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
INTAKE MANIFOLD
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain the engine coolant when the engine is hot.
1. Remove engine cover and engine room cover (RH and LH). Refer to See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Cover/Exploded
View.
2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to See: Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks/Fuel Pressure/Testing and Inspection.
3. Remove air duct (inlet) and air duct. Refer to See: Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks/Air Cleaner Housing/Air Cleaner Fresh Air
Duct/Hose/Service and Repair/Exploded View.
4. Remove quick connector cap (1) and disconnect fuel feed hose
(2) on engine side. Refer to See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Fuel Rail/Service and Repair/Exploded View.
5. Remove engine cover bracket. Refer to See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Cover/Exploded View.
6. Remove fuel injector and fuel tube assembly. Refer to See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Fuel Rail/Service and
Repair/Exploded View.
7. Disconnect manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor and air fuel ratio sensor 1 (bank 1) harness connector.
8. Remove vacuum tank, EVAP service port hose and EVAP canister purge control solenoid valve.
9. Disconnect PCV hoses and vacuum hose from intake manifold.
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Add matching marks as necessary for easier installation.
10. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to See: Cooling System/Coolant/Service and Repair/Draining.
CAUTION:
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Perform this step when the engine is cold.
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Never spill engine coolant on drive belts.
NOTE:
When removing only intake manifold, move electric throttle control actuator without disconnecting the water hoses.
11. Remove electric throttle control actuator.
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Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure.
NOTE: