Intake Manifold Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the intake manifold studs in the manifold face.
Tighten

Tighten the intake manifold studs to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

Fig 1: Intake Manifold Studs
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Install a new intake manifold gasket on the intake manifold.
Install the intake manifold.
Install the intake manifold bolts and nuts. Follow the tightening sequence.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts and nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 2: Intake Manifold Assembly
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Install the fuel rail assembly.
Install the fuel rail stud.
Tighten

Tighten the stud to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 3: Fuel Rail Assembly
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Install new throttle body stud if necessary.
Tighten

Tighten the studs to 6 N.m (60 lb in).

Fig 4: Throttle Body Studs
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Install the new throttle body gasket.
Install the throttle body.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts and nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 5: Throttle Body
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Important: Ensure that the rear metal tab of the EVAP emission canister valve is resting on the power steering pump metal body.
Install the EVAP emission canister valve (2).
Tighten

Tighten the EVAP canister valve to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
Install the EVAP emission canister valve tube (1).

Fig 6: EVAP Canister Valve & Tube
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