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Intake Manifold
1. Remove the 4 intake manifold fasteners ( A , Figure 81).
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2. Remove the intake manifold from the cylinder heads.
3. Remove and discard the intake manifold gaskets.
4. Clean the intake manifold and cylinder head mating
surfaces of all old gasket material. The mating surfaces
need to be clean, dry and free of all contamination and
gasket material.
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