Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection - Upper

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Accelerator Control Cable Bracket

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Remove the accelerator control cable bracket bolts (1, 2) and the nut (3).
Remove the accelerator control cable bracket.

Fig 2: View Of Throttle Body

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Remove the throttle body bolt and stud.
Remove the throttle body.
Remove the throttle body gasket.

Fig 3: Inspecting Intake Manifold

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Clean the intake manifold gasket surfaces.
Clean the intake manifold bolts and studs.
Inspect the intake manifold mating surfaces for nicks or cracks.
Replace the intake manifold if damaged.

Fig 4: View Of Throttle Body

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Install the throttle body gasket.
Install the throttle body.
Apply threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) to the threads.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the throttle body bolt and stud.
Tighten: Tighten the throttle body bolt and stud to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 5: Accelerator Control Cable Bracket

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Install the accelerator control cable bracket.
Install the accelerator control cable bracket bolts and nut.
Tighten: Tighten the accelerator control cable bracket bolts in sequence (1, 2, 3) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).