Mariner 4WD V6-3.0L (2010)
Removal
1. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe and the ACL. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
2. Remove the EGR tube fitting from the EGR valve.
3. Disconnect the electronic throttle control electrical connector.
4. Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge valve electrical connector.
5. Disconnect the EGR regulator electrical connector and detach the wiring retainer.
6. Disconnect the EVAP tube-to- EVAP canister purge valve quick connect coupling and the brake booster vacuum tube from the upper intake
manifold.
7. Detach the engine control wiring harness retainer from the upper intake manifold.
8. Disconnect the PCV tube from the upper intake manifold.
9. Disconnect the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) electrical connector and detach the wiring retainer.
10. Remove the 2 upper intake manifold support bracket bolts from the upper intake manifold.
11. Remove the 7 bolts and the upper intake manifold.
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Remove and discard the gaskets.
Installation
1. NOTICE: If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the
intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in
engine damage.
NOTE: Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces. Install new gaskets.
Position the upper intake manifold and install the 7 bolts.
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Tighten the bolts in 2 stages in the sequence shown.
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Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
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Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
2. Install the 2 upper intake manifold support bracket bolts.
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Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
3. Connect the MAP electrical connector and attach the wiring retainer.