Commander 2WD V8-4.7L (2008)
Intake Manifold: Removal and Replacement
Intake Manifold - Removal
REMOVAL
1. Perform the Fuel System Pressure Release procedure See: Cylinder Head Assembly/Fuel Pressure Release/Service and Repair.
2. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
3. Remove air cleaner housing and throttle body resonator.
4. Disconnect throttle and speed control cables.
5. Disconnect electrical connectors for the following components:
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Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
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Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
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Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
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Coolant Temperature (CTS) Sensor
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Ignition coils
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Fuel injectors
6. Disconnect vapor purge hose, brake booster hose, speed control servo hose, positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.
7. Remove accessory drive belt See: Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Service and Repair/Accessory Drive Belt - Removal.
8. Disconnect generator electrical connections.
9. Unbolt the generator and move it away from the intake manifold for clearance.
10. Disconnect air conditioning compressor electrical connections.
11. Unbolt the air conditioning compressor and move it away from the intake manifold for clearance.
12. Disconnect left and right radio suppressor straps.
13. Disconnect and remove ignition coil towers See: Powertrain Management/Ignition System/Ignition Coil/Service and Repair/Ignition Coil -
Removal.
14. Remove top oil dipstick tube retaining bolt and ground strap.
15. Remove fuel rail See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Fuel Rail/Service and Repair/Fuel Rail - Removal.
16. Remove throttle body assembly and mounting bracket.
17. Drain cooling system See: Cooling System/Service and Repair.
18. Remove intake manifold retaining fasteners, in reverse order of tightening sequence.
NOTE: Intake must be lifted upward and level in the front and rear to clear the cowl. Interference with the cowl will occur during
removal.
19. Remove intake manifold.
Intake Manifold - Installation
INSTALLATION
