Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the intake manifold insulator.
- Install the intake manifold and new gasket.CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the intake manifold bolts and nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the intake manifold nuts and bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Connect the brake booster vacuum hose.
- Connect the EVAP hose for the ORVR.
- Connect the six clamps and engine harness wire protector to the intake manifold.
Tighten
Tighten the engine wire harness bracket bolts to 10 N.m (7 lb ft).
- Connect the oil pressure switch and two ground connectors.
- Connect the rocker arm (CMP) control solenoid valve connector.
- Connect the camshaft position (CMP) actuator solenoid valve connector.
- Connect the camshaft position sensor connector.
- Connect the ECT sensor connector.
- Install the 2 bolts to the accelerator cable bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the accelerator cable bracket bolts to 13 N.m (10 lb ft).
CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION . - Connect the negative battery cable.
- Install the engine cover.
- Refill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in Engine Cooling.
- Install the left and right engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE - LEFT and SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE - RIGHT in Body Front End.