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Intake Manifold Installation - Upper

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    Fig 1: Upper Intake Manifold
    GM42225Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the upper intake manifold gasket.
  2. Install the upper intake manifold.
  3. Fig 2: Installing Upper Intake Manifold Bolts
    GM49828Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the upper intake manifold bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the upper intake manifold bolts in sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  5. Fig 3: Throttle Body Removal & Installation
    GM153566Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Double check the cleanliness of the throttle body to upper intake surfaces prior to assembly.
  6. Install the throttle body gasket.
  7. Install the throttle body.
  8. Apply threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) to the threads.
  9. Install the throttle body nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the throttle body nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  10. Fig 4: Engine Wiring Harness Heat Shield
    GM211908Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the engine wiring harness heat shield.
  12. Install the engine wiring harness heat shield bolt and nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the engine wiring harness heat shield bolt and nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  13. Fig 5: Accelerator Control Cable Bracket
    GM192745Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the accelerator control cable bracket.
  15. Install the accelerator control cable bracket bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the accelerator control cable bracket bolts to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

  16. Fig 6: Fuel Injector Rail
    GM153568Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not use the fuel injector O-ring seals twice. Install NEW fuel injector O-ring seals during assembly.
  17. Install the fuel injector rail.
  18. Install the fuel injector rail nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fuel injector rail nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  19. Fig 7: Ignition Control Module Assembly
    GM638520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the ignition control module assembly.
  21. Install the ignition control module assembly bracket nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the ignition control module assembly bracket nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  22. Connect the ignition control module connector to the ignition control module assembly.
  23. Connect the ignition wires to the fuel injector rail.
  24. Install the spark plug wires.