Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Removal And Installation
- Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
- Remove the plastic engine cover (A).
- Remove the air cleaner assembly.
- Remove the air duct (B).
- Disconnect the breather hose (C) and the intensifier hose (D).
- Disconnect the air intake hose and then remove the air cleaner assembly (E).
Tightening torqueΒ
Hose clamp bolt:
2.9 ~ 4.9N.m (0.3 ~ 0.5kgf.m, 2.2 ~ 3.6lb-ft)
Air cleaner assembly bolts:
7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2lb-ft)
- Loosen the drain plug (A), and drain the coolant. Remove the radiator cap to speed draining.
- Remove the radiator upper hose (A).
- Disconnect the intake OCV (Oil control valve) connector (A).
- Disconnect the VIS (Variable intake system) connector (A), oil pressure switch connector (B), knock sensor connector (C) and the air compressor connector (D).
- Disconnect the injector connectors (A).
- Disconnect the ETC (Electronic throttle control) connector (A) and MAPS (Manifold absolute pressure sensor) & IATS (Intake air temperature sensor) connector (B).
- Disconnect the VCM (Variable charge motion) connector (A).
- Disconnect the PCV (Positive crankcase ventilation) hose (A).
- Disconnect the fuel hose (A).
- Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A), PCSV (Purge control solenoid valve) hose (B) and throttle body coolant hoses (C).
- Disconnect the sensor connector from the bracket and remove the intake manifold stay (A).
Tightening torque :Β
18.6 ~ 23.5N.m (1.9 ~ 2.4kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 17.4lb-ft)
- Remove the intake manifold (A).
Tightening torque :Β
Bolts & Nuts:
18.6 ~ 23.5N.m (1.9 ~ 2.4kgf.m, 13.7 ~ 17.4lb-ft)
- Installation is reverse order of removal.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.