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Intake Manifold Removal - Upper

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  1. Remove the spark plug wires.
  2. Remove the manifold vacuum source.
  3. Remove the EGR outlet pipe bolt and nut.
  4. Remove the EGR outlet pipe from the intake manifold.
    Fig 1: Removing EGR Outlet Pipe From Intake Manifold
    G01729042Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  The two bolts which fasten the lower intake manifold to the cylinder head are accessible only after the upper intake is removed. The bolts are located in the right front and left rear corners of the lower intake manifold. Remove the upper intake manifold to service the lower intake.

  5. Remove the throttle body nuts and bolt.
  6. Remove the throttle body.
  7. Remove the throttle body gasket.
    Fig 2: Removing Throttle Body
    G01729043Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the fuel injector rail nuts.
  9. Remove the fuel injector rail.
    Fig 3: Removing Fuel Injector Rail
    G01729044Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the upper intake manifold bolts.
  11. Remove the upper intake manifold.
  12. Remove the upper intake manifold gasket.
    Fig 4: Removing Upper Intake Manifold
    G01729045Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.