Removal - Upper
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Intrepid, 2003 Chrysler Intrepid, and 2003 Chrysler Concorde. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative cable from battery remote jumper terminal.
- Disconnect Inlet Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor connector. Remove air inlet resonator and inlet tube.
- Remove throttle cable and speed control cable from throttle arm and bracket.
- Remove throttle cable bracket.
- Disconnect electrical connectors from the following components:
- Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
- Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Sensor
- Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor
- Disconnect Vapor Purge hose, Brake Booster hose, Speed Control Servo, Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) hose (Fig 1).
- Loosen upper fastener at throttle body support bracket.
- Remove manifold attaching bolts (Figure).
- Remove upper manifold (Fig 2).
- Inspect manifold (Refer to INSPECTION ).