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82. Intake Manifold Installation



Intake Manifold Installation





Important:
^ The intake manifold, throttle body, fuel injection rail and fuel injectors may be removed as an assembly. If not servicing the individual components, install the intake manifold as a complete assembly.
^ DO NOT use the old intake manifold gaskets again. Install NEW intake manifold-to-cylinder head gaskets.

1. Install NEW intake manifold-to-cylinder head gaskets (514).





2. Install the intake manifold.
3. Apply a 5 mm (0.20 inch) band of threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the threads of the intake manifold bolts.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the intake manifold bolts.
A. Tighten intake manifold bolts first pass in sequence to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).
B. Tighten intake manifold bolts final pass in sequence to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





5. Install the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor (714), if previously removed. The electrical connector end of the sensor should be facing the front of the engine.





6. Install the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) dirty air hose.
7. Install the engine coolant air bleed hose and clamp onto the throttle body.





8. Install the evaporative emission (EVAP) purge solenoid (708), bolt (710), and isolator (709).
^ Tighten the solenoid bolt to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).