TSB : Intake Manifold: Removal

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Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner assembly. Disconnect throttle cable from engine. Drain cooling system. Remove water hose from water outlet to radiator. Remove by-pass hose from intake manifold to thermostat housing rear cover. Remove distributor cap and spark plug wires as an assembly. Disconnect vacuum hose and wiring harness from distributor. Observe and mark position of rotor and distributor housing for reassembly reference. Remove distributor hold-down bolt and distributor. Remove valve covers. Remove fuel line and fuel filter. Remove intake manifold attaching bolts and nut. Lightly tap intake manifold with plastic mallet to break gasket seal. Lift intake manifold from engine.