Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
18. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the intake manifold, if equipped with A/C.
19. Disconnect the vacuum brake booster hose
20. Disconnect the PCV hose assembly from the intake manifold and the valve rocker arm cover.
21. Remove the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve.
Important: Do not discharge the refrigerant.
22. Perform the following in order to remove the left front bolt for the intake manifold:
1. Remove the drive belt.
2. Loosen the nut for the power steering pump rear bracket at the side of the engine.
3. Remove the secondary air injection (AIR) reactor pipe bracket nut from the power steering pump rear bracket front stud, if equipped.
4. Remove the nut for the power steering pump rear bracket at the front of the engine.
5. Remove the bolts and the nut for the power steering pump mounting bracket.
6. Leave the A/C compressor, if equipped, and the power steering pump on the power steering pump mounting bracket.
7. Slide the power steering pump bracket forward to access the bolt at the front of the intake manifold.
