Intake Manifold Removal - Lower

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Intake Manifold Removal - Lower
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  1. Remove the fuel feed and return pipe retaining clip bolt.
  2. Remove the fuel feed and return pipe retaining clip.
    Fig 1: Removing Fuel Feed And Return Pipe Retaining Clip
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  3. Remove the fuel injector rail bolts.
  4. Remove the fuel injector rail assembly.
    Fig 2: Removing Fuel Injector Rail Assembly
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  5. Remove the heater inlet pipe nut.
  6. Remove the heater inlet pipe.
    Fig 3: Removing Heater Inlet Pipe
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  7. Remove the lower intake manifold bolts.
  8. Remove the lower intake manifold.
    Fig 4: Removing Lower Intake Manifold
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