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Intake Manifold Vacuum Controller

INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM CHAMBER AND GASKET REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL

NOTE: When servicing intake manifold, do not use power tools. Damage to threads or manifold may result.




1. Loosen clamp at air cleaner assembly and throttle body assembly.
2. Remove attachment bolts from outlet resonator/duct assembly.
3. Remove outlet resonator/duct assembly.




4. Remove resonator outlet duct assembly bracket from manifold.




5. Remove intake manifold cover bolts and cover.




6. Remove vacuum chamber bolts and lift chamber.
7. Disconnect vacuum line from vacuum chamber.
8. Remove vacuum chamber.

INSTALLATION
1. Verify gasket is positioned properly on vacuum chamber.
2. Install vacuum chamber to intake manifold.

Torque:
Vacuum Chamber-to-Intake Manifold Bolts - L81: 2 N.m (18 in. lbs.)

3. Install vacuum line to vacuum chamber port.




4. Install sleeve seals to intake manifold top cover.
5. Install top cover into position and tighten upper intake manifold bolts.

Torque:
Intake Manifold Top Cover-to-Manifold Bolts - L81: 4 N.m (35 in. lbs.)




6. Install outlet resonator duct assembly bracket to intake manifold.

Torque:
Outlet Resonator Duct Assembly Bracket-to-Intake Manifold Nuts - L81: 5 N.m (44 in. lbs.)




7. Install outlet resonator duct assembly into position.
8. Tighten clamp at throttle body assembly.
9. Position outlet resonator duct assembly to Support bracket and install bolts.

Torque:
Outlet Resonator Duct Assembly-to-Support Bracket Bolts - L81: 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.)

10. Tighten clamp at air cleaner assembly.
11. Connect negative battery cable.

Torque:
Battery Terminal Bolt: 17 N.m (13 ft. lbs.)