XL-7 4WD V6-2.7L (2003)
Intake Manifold: Service and Repair
Removal
1. Release fuel pressure in fuel feed line.
CAUTION: This work must not be done when engine is hot. If done so, it may cause adverse effect to catalyst.
2. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
3. Drain coolant.
WARNING: To help avoid danger of being burned, do not remove drain plug (2) and radiator cap while engine and radiator (1) are still
hot. Scalding fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure if plug and cap are taken off too soon.
4. Remove strut tower bar (2).
5. Disconnect coupler from intake air temperature sensor, and MAF sensor.
6. Remove surge tank cover (1).
7. Remove air cleaner upper case, intake air hose, intake air pipe (1) and surge tank pipe (2) as one component. Do not disassemble them, when
removing and reinstalling.
8. Disconnect accelerator cable (1) and A/T throttle cable (2) (for A/T vehicle) from throttle body.