DIY - removing SR intake manifold, quick & easy.

[Kalypso]

Hey guys, I didnt see a tech article on removing the intake plenum. not a new task, but I decided to do a write-up anyway:

difficulty: ** (2/5)

Time: 15 - 35 mins.

Tools:

-Torque wrench-Standard s13 sockets: 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm (the usual) -A Razor or knife (if you plan on cutting the vacuum hoses)-A set of Pliers (if you plan on keeping your vacuum hoses)-tray to store your loose nuts.

and that's it, pretty standard for tools, nothing you dont already have.

Quick overview: 10 nuts, 5 vaccumm hoses, and the wire to the knock sensor

lets go.

step 1:

start by removing these 8 nuts.



step 2.

removing these 2 bolts one after the other.... they attach the plenum to its bracket. Very easy to remove once you find them.





step 3.

remove this hose



step 4.

and this one... ( now the plenum is off and were underneath.



step 5.

3 hoses left.

and you should have this... the one on the right is easy.



step 6. now get these two guys. I cut mine... if you're reinstalling, pop them by crimping the clamps with pliers.. If you want to replace these make sure to bring a sample to your parts store, so that you use the same grade.





step 7.

the last pic says it all....

we unplug the knock sensor,

dont pull on it, there's a pin that slides out.





step 8.

finished.....



the plenum comes off with fuel rail and injectors attached.. the rest is easy.


Modified by Kalypso at 3:52 AM 8/25/2009