intake manifold stuck.. help quick :(

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06-04-04, 01:09 PM

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intake manifold stuck.. help quick :(

i unbolted the 6 bolts/nuts holding the uIM on and removed the TB and throttle linkage etc. I need to remove the uim, but its stuck on.. i dont know how im supposed to get it off. I dont konw if im supposed to hit it with a rubber hammer or try to pry it off..
any advice?

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06-04-04, 01:16 PM

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06-04-04, 01:19 PM

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Pry from underneath with a long breaker bar, or hit it at the edges with a heavy rubber mallet. It will pop off...

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06-04-04, 01:21 PM

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5 bolts & nuts to the LIM - TWO (2) nuts on the left side.

Rubber mallet - pop.

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06-04-04, 01:32 PM

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Gently with a pry bar worked for me.

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06-04-04, 01:34 PM

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i tried tur rubber mallet, couldnt really get any "leverage" to hit it in the right spot. Tried the pry bar, worked like a charm.

*edit Ty for the quick replies!

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