Purpose, Function
Distributes intake air to each cylinder evenly.
Optimizes the combustion efficiency and performance of the engine by distributing intake air to each cylinder.
Construction
The intake manifold is installed to the cylinder head.

Intake Manifold Vacuum Inspection
Manifold Absolute Pressure (Map) Sensor InspectionBack Up Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position
shown in the figure.
3. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the
figure, pull out the service hole cover from the liftgate, a ...
Engine Disassembly/Assembly
CAUTION:
When the transaxle is installed, do not suspend the engine. Otherwise, the
SST installation area of the cylinder head may be damaged due to excess weight.
Only suspend the engine after separating the engine and transaxle.
Applying excessive force (force of 100 N {10.2 ...
Purge Control
Outline
An appropriate amount of evaporative gas is fed into the intake manifold
by the purge solenoid valve operation according to the engine operation conditions.
This ensures driveability and prevents release of evaporative gas into the atmosphere.
The PCM drives the purge so ...