Intake Manifold Removal - Upper

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Intake Manifold Removal - Upper
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the MAP  sensor electrical connector.
  2. Remove the MAP  sensor bolts.
  3. Remove the MAP  sensor from bracket.
  4. Remove the MAP  sensor bracket and bracket bolt.
    Fig 1: Removing MAP Sensor From Bracket
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  5. Remove the EGR valve pipe and bolt from the EGR valve.
  6. Remove the EGR valve bolts.
  7. Remove the EGR valve and gasket.
    Fig 2: Removing EGR Valve And Gasket
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  8. Remove the vacuum harness assembly.
    Fig 3: Removing Vacuum Harness Assembly
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  9. Remove the accelerator cable bracket and bracket bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Accelerator Cable Bracket
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  10. Remove the purge valve bracket bolt, hose and valve assembly.
  11. Remove the throttle body bolts.
  12. Remove the throttle body and gasket.
  13. Remove the upper intake manifold bolts.
  14. Remove the upper intake manifold and gaskets.
    Fig 5: Removing Upper Intake Manifold And Gaskets
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