Removing the intake manifold is not too bad. All the star bolts on the top, one hex bolt from underneath the car, and one clamp that holds the EGR on under the IM.

I don't remember off the top of my head the sizes of the bolts.

The one from the bottom can be a little tricky. Remove the small black plastic cover under the car (the one you would if doing an oil change). Look up toward the bottom of the IM and you will see a hex bolt on a bracket. Take that off. You will need extensions and a universal to grab hold of the bolt. (I use a wobble extension and a universal on a 1/4" drive). I believe the bolt is a 10mm but don't quote me on that.

The clamp holding on the IM to the EGR, you get from the top. No need to remove the washer fluid tank. Again I think it's a 10mm. You have to get your hands under the IM a bit. Loosen the bolt that tightens the clamp and be careful not to drop it. Once the bolt is off, open up the clamp and slide it over the tube or remove it altogether and set aside with the bolt (so you don't lose it)

The star bolts on top are self explanatory.

Now just lift off IM.

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Mike Mass
Freehold, NJ

1999 E300 TD 178,000 miles
2007 E320 Bluetec - Sold

1998 E300 TD - R.I.P.