Intake Manifold Installation
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.
- The intake manifold, throttle body, fuel injection rail and fuel injectors may be removed as an assembly. If not servicing the individual components, install the intake manifold as a complete assembly.
- DO NOT use the old intake manifold gaskets again. Install NEW intake manifold-to-cylinder head gaskets.
- Install NEW intake manifold-to-cylinder head gaskets (514).
- Install the intake manifold.
- Apply a 5 mm (0.20 in) band of threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) or equivalent to the threads of the intake manifold bolts. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants .
- Install the intake manifold bolts.
Tighten:
- Tighten intake manifold bolts first pass in sequence to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
- Tighten intake manifold bolts final pass in sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor (714), if previously removed.
The electrical connector end of the sensor should be facing the front of the engine.
- Install the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) dirty air hose.
- Install the engine coolant air bleed hose and clamp onto the throttle body.
- Install the evaporative emission (EVAP) purge solenoid (708), bolt (710), and isolator (709).
Tighten: Tighten the solenoid bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
IMPORTANT:
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.