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Intake Manifold - Installation

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NOTE: Never attempt to remove the intake manifold from a hot engine, allow the engine to cool to ambient temperature. The intake manifold is made of a composite plastic and can be damaged if it is removed when the engine is hot.
  1. Install the new gasket with the numbers stamped on the gasket faced toward the manifold surface.
  2. Install the intake manifold gasket. The gasket is reusable if the gasket is undamaged.
    Fig 1: Intake Manifold Assembly
    G01777899Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the intake manifold.
  4. Install the intake manifold bolts and nuts. Follow the tightening sequence. Tighten the bolts and nuts to 22 N.m (16 ft lbs).
    Fig 2: Intake Manifold Fastener Tightening Sequence
    G01777901Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the throttle body. Tighten the bolts and nuts to 10 N.m (89 in lbs).
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