Grimace
11-20-2008, 09:00 PM
Tools needed,
3/4 ratchet
3/4 extensions
Sockets, 10mm and 12mm
10mm ratcheting wrench
Flat head screw driver
needle nose pliers
Gasket scraper
Rubber mallet (for those pain in the ass bolts if you have any)
Knife
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Parts,
Intake manifold gasket
IACV (duh)
IACV Gasket
5/16 hose depending on what route you take.
Step one, DISCONNECT YOUR BATTERY!!!! You will be working with open gas. The last thing you want is to ground something and cause a spark.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4417.jpg
Now, Lets move to the engine bay....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4407.jpg
Here's where the fun starts, Remove you're IC pipe and couplers.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4408.jpg
Remove the ground on the Intake manifold,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4427.jpg
Next remove the throttle cable from the throttle body,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4409.jpg
Disconnect this vacuum line from the front of the throttle body, Depending on where you plugged in your boost gauge will say if you have to remove the second line right beside it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4410.jpg
Remove the bolt on the bracket that connects the throttle body to the engine.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4420.jpg
Remove the clip for the tps
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4425.jpg
remove the hose running from the valve cover to the intake manifold,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4411.jpg
Unplug the injectors,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4412.jpg
Remove these clips from the metal bracket and unplug them,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4413.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4426.jpg
Unbolt any grounds on the intake manifold,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4414.jpg
Disconnect the vacuum line running from the brake booster,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4422.jpg
Now comes the part where you start playing with fuel, If you haven't driven the car overnight then there wont be a lot of pressure in the lines, But a little will remain.
Disconnect the the fuel line running into the side of the fuel rail,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4415_2.jpg
Disconnect the fuel line coming from the filter, This will be the one with pressure.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4416.jpg
Now, Set aside the fuel lines as their not spilling fuel and move you're harness out of the way.
Start unbolting the intake manifold, You want to unbolt it in a star pattern, Starting with the first nut towards the front of the car. I'm just pointing to one of them with the screw driver here.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4418.jpg
Set your bolts in order so you can put them back in the same place,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4421.jpg
Now, You should have all 8 nuts and bolts out of the manifold (2 nuts, 6 bolts) Gently lift the the manifold up, Take care not to damage the threads on the studs.
Right now you should only be able to lift it off a little bit, More towards the front of the car. This is because there are 2 hoses on the back lower side of the manifold you can see them here.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4424.jpg
They are coolant lines for the IACV. I was able to remove one by just unscrewing the hose clamp. The other clamp was put in a god awful spot so I just cut the hose. If you cant get to the clamp just get some 5/16 hose and cut the fucker in half.
Once that's done go back to the two clips that where bolted to one of the runners, one goes to the IACV, I forget where the other goes. Take the one that’s not for the IACV and slip it threw the runners. This way you wont damage the clip or wires when you lift off the manifold. You should now be able to remove the manifold from the engine bay.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4428.jpg
Once you have the intake manifold out remove the bolt that holds the tubing for the IACV to the manifold, Its right next to the throttle body.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4430.jpg
Once that's done unclamp the hose from the IACV, Then proceed to unbolt the IACV. This is where I used that 10mm ratcheting wrench. The 3 of the 4 bolts are quite easy to remove, The one on the front inside is a little tricky. With my wrench I could only get 2 clicks in at a time, But once you get it loose you should be able to use your fingers.
Congrats, You just removed your IACV! Yay, for you. Now scrape your old gaskets and install in the reverse order.
When installing the intake manifold tighten in the reverse star order you did taking it off. Meaning the first thing you should tighten is the nut on the back side of the engine. The FSM says tighten them in 2 steps, The first time around you want to do 6.9 - 8.0 FT-LB. The second and final time to do 15 - 20 FT-LB
3/4 ratchet
3/4 extensions
Sockets, 10mm and 12mm
10mm ratcheting wrench
Flat head screw driver
needle nose pliers
Gasket scraper
Rubber mallet (for those pain in the ass bolts if you have any)
Knife
------------------------
Parts,
Intake manifold gasket
IACV (duh)
IACV Gasket
5/16 hose depending on what route you take.
Step one, DISCONNECT YOUR BATTERY!!!! You will be working with open gas. The last thing you want is to ground something and cause a spark.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4417.jpg
Now, Lets move to the engine bay....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4407.jpg
Here's where the fun starts, Remove you're IC pipe and couplers.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4408.jpg
Remove the ground on the Intake manifold,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4427.jpg
Next remove the throttle cable from the throttle body,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4409.jpg
Disconnect this vacuum line from the front of the throttle body, Depending on where you plugged in your boost gauge will say if you have to remove the second line right beside it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4410.jpg
Remove the bolt on the bracket that connects the throttle body to the engine.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4420.jpg
Remove the clip for the tps
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4425.jpg
remove the hose running from the valve cover to the intake manifold,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4411.jpg
Unplug the injectors,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4412.jpg
Remove these clips from the metal bracket and unplug them,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4413.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4426.jpg
Unbolt any grounds on the intake manifold,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4414.jpg
Disconnect the vacuum line running from the brake booster,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4422.jpg
Now comes the part where you start playing with fuel, If you haven't driven the car overnight then there wont be a lot of pressure in the lines, But a little will remain.
Disconnect the the fuel line running into the side of the fuel rail,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4415_2.jpg
Disconnect the fuel line coming from the filter, This will be the one with pressure.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4416.jpg
Now, Set aside the fuel lines as their not spilling fuel and move you're harness out of the way.
Start unbolting the intake manifold, You want to unbolt it in a star pattern, Starting with the first nut towards the front of the car. I'm just pointing to one of them with the screw driver here.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4418.jpg
Set your bolts in order so you can put them back in the same place,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4421.jpg
Now, You should have all 8 nuts and bolts out of the manifold (2 nuts, 6 bolts) Gently lift the the manifold up, Take care not to damage the threads on the studs.
Right now you should only be able to lift it off a little bit, More towards the front of the car. This is because there are 2 hoses on the back lower side of the manifold you can see them here.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4424.jpg
They are coolant lines for the IACV. I was able to remove one by just unscrewing the hose clamp. The other clamp was put in a god awful spot so I just cut the hose. If you cant get to the clamp just get some 5/16 hose and cut the fucker in half.
Once that's done go back to the two clips that where bolted to one of the runners, one goes to the IACV, I forget where the other goes. Take the one that’s not for the IACV and slip it threw the runners. This way you wont damage the clip or wires when you lift off the manifold. You should now be able to remove the manifold from the engine bay.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4428.jpg
Once you have the intake manifold out remove the bolt that holds the tubing for the IACV to the manifold, Its right next to the throttle body.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/teckademics7420/SR20%20IACV%20removal/IMG_4430.jpg
Once that's done unclamp the hose from the IACV, Then proceed to unbolt the IACV. This is where I used that 10mm ratcheting wrench. The 3 of the 4 bolts are quite easy to remove, The one on the front inside is a little tricky. With my wrench I could only get 2 clicks in at a time, But once you get it loose you should be able to use your fingers.
Congrats, You just removed your IACV! Yay, for you. Now scrape your old gaskets and install in the reverse order.
When installing the intake manifold tighten in the reverse star order you did taking it off. Meaning the first thing you should tighten is the nut on the back side of the engine. The FSM says tighten them in 2 steps, The first time around you want to do 6.9 - 8.0 FT-LB. The second and final time to do 15 - 20 FT-LB