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Intake Manifold - Removal

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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. Remove the throttle body.
  2. Fig 1: Removing Throttle Body
    G01777729Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the fuel pressure regulator hose.
  4. Remove the intake manifold retaining nuts and bolts.
  5. Remove the intake manifold.
  6. Fig 2: Intake Manifold Assembly
    G01777730Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the intake manifold gasket. The gasket is reusable if the gasket is not damaged.
  8. If the intake manifold needs to be replaced, transfer the following parts:
    • The throttle body.
    • The throttle body gasket.

    The manifold to the throttle body gasket is reusable if the gasket is not damaged.