Intake Manifold Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the vacuum plug (513), if required.
- Remove the throttle body nuts (503).
- Remove the throttle body (502) and gasket (501).
- Remove the studs (504), if required.
- Remove the fuel injection fuel rail bolts/studs.
- Remove the fuel injection fuel rail with injectors.
- Remove the intake manifold bolts.
- Remove the intake manifold.
- Remove and discard the intake manifold side gaskets.
- Remove and discard the intake manifold end seals.
- Remove the splash shield.
IMPORTANT:
Do not attempt to loosen the manifold by prying under the gasket surface with any tool.
IMPORTANT:
The intake manifold gaskets are not reusable.
IMPORTANT:
The splash shield is secured using a snap-in fit. Do not distort the splash shield. The splash shield is reusable.