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Installation Procedure

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  1. Transfer the necessary parts when replacing the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Disassemble and Intake Manifold Assemble .
  2. Lightly grease the inside edge of the rubber plenum duct.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Intake Manifold-To-Cylinder Head Gaskets
    GM1012862Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Ensure that the NEW gaskets are installed to the intake manifold.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Intake Manifold & Bolts
    GM928175Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Place the intake manifold in position.
  5. Position the front of the intake manifold into the plenum duct.
  6. Position the rear of the intake manifold downward onto the cylinder heads.
  7. Loosely install the 10 bolts attaching the intake manifold to the cylinder heads.
    8. Fig 3: Tightening Intake Manifold Bolts
    GM928179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  8. Tighten the intake manifold bolts in sequence (1-10).

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

  9. Ensure that the plenum duct is fully attached to the front of the intake manifold.

    Tighten:  Tighten the plenum duct clamp to 2.25 N.m (20 lb in).

  10. Lubricate the intake manifold fuel injector bores with light mineral oil, clean engine oil or equivalent. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants for the correct part number.
    11. Fig 4: View Of Fuel Rail & Injector Assembly
    GM1234883Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: DO NOT force the injectors into position.
  11. Install the entire fuel rail and injector assembly into the intake manifold by pressing the fuel rail and injector simultaneously into the correct position.
  12. Install the bolts attaching the fuel rail to the intake manifold.

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

    13. Fig 5: View Of Fuel Line-To-Fuel Rail Connection
    GM1234881Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the fuel line to the retainer at the rear of the right head.
  14. Connect the fuel line to the fuel rail (1). Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service or Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
    15. Fig 6: View Of Hose Retainers
    GM1235105Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the EVAP purge valve line to the retainer (2) at the rear of the right head.
    16. Fig 7: View Of EVAP Emissions Purge Valve Line & Electrical Connector
    GM1239219Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the EVAP purge valve line (2) and electrical connector (1).
    17. Fig 8: View Of Right Side Fuel Injectors & Electrical Connectors
    GM887914Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Connect the right side fuel injector electrical connectors (1) to the fuel injectors (2).
    18. Fig 9: View Of Left Side Fuel Injectors & Electrical Connectors
    GM887913Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Connect the left side fuel injector electrical connectors (1) to the fuel injectors (2).
    19. Fig 10: View Of Sight Shield Bracket
    GM928160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the sight shield bracket.
  20. Install the sight shield bracket nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the sight shield bracket nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    21. Fig 11: View Of PCV Fresh Air Tube
    GM928145Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Install the PCV fresh air tube to the engine.
    22. Fig 12: View Of PCV Dirty Air Breather Tube
    GM928153Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the PCV dirty air tube to the engine.
    23. Fig 13: View Of Fuel Injector Sight Shield
    GM1201072Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  24. Install the cross car brace. Refer to Cross Vehicle Brace Replacement (DX) .
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