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Intake Manifold: Installation

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WARNING: The fuel rail stop bracket must be installed onto the engine assembly. The stop bracket serves as a protective shield for the fuel rail in the event of a vehicle frontal crash. If the fuel rail stop bracket is not installed and the vehicle is involved in a frontal crash, fuel could be sprayed possibly causing a fire and personal injury from burns.
  1. Install NEW intake manifold-to-cylinder head gaskets. Install the intake manifold.
  2. Apply Threadlock (GM P/N 12345382) to the threads of the intake manifold bolts. Install the fuel rail stop bracket. Install the intake manifold bolts. See Figure. Tighten the intake manifold bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . See Figure.
  3. Install the MAP sensor to the rear of the intake manifold. See Figure. Connect the vacuum hose to the tee on the rear vacuum port. See Figure. Connect the MAP sensor harness connector. Install the power brake booster vacuum hose to the vacuum port.
  4. Install the AIR vacuum control solenoid valve (with bracket), to the intake manifold. Connect the AIR shut-off valve vacuum harness to the AIR shut-off valve and vacuum tee. See Figure. Connect the AIR vacuum control solenoid valve harness connector.
  5. Install the knock sensor wire harness connector to the fuel rail stop bracket. See Figure. Connect the knock sensor harness connector.
  6. Install the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve (with bracket), to the intake manifold. Connect the vapor line to the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve.
  7. Install the EVAP canister purge tube to the intake manifold and EVAP canister purge solenoid valve.
  8. Connect the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve harness connector. Connect the vapor line to the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve. See Figure.
  9. Install the PCV valve pipe to the right side rocker arm cover and intake manifold. Install the PCV valve pipe strap nut. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install the PCV valve pipe to the left rocker arm cover and throttle body. Install the PCV tube to the right rocker arm cover.
  10. Install the accelerator control cable and cruise control servo bracket. Install the accelerator control cable bracket nut. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  11. Raise the vehicle. Install the transmission fluid level indicator tube bolt. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Install the fuel rail. See REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION - CAMARO & FIREBIRD article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE. Install the throttle body. See THROTTLE BODY .