Upper Intake Manifold: Removal

1996 Isuzu Trooper S, AutomaticSECTION Removal
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner assembly. Disconnect throttle cable from throttle valve and upper intake manifold. Disconnect necessary vacuum hoses and lines from upper intake manifold.
  2. Disconnect necessary electrical connectors from sensors and valves. Remove Direct Ignition System (DIS) assembly with bracket and spark plug wires. Remove throttle body assembly. On DOHC, remove common chamber duct. See Figure.
  3. On both engines, remove EGR valve assembly. Remove 6 upper intake manifold retaining bolts and 2 nuts. Remove upper intake manifold.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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