Intake Manifold Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, and 2004 Buick Rainier. 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, remove the manifold as a complete assembly.
- DO NOT use the intake manifold-to-cylinder head gaskets again.
- Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.
- Remove the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor (714), if required.
- Remove the engine coolant air bleed clamp and hose from the throttle body.
- Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) solenoid (708), bolt (710), and isolator (709), if required.
- Remove the intake manifold bolts.
- Remove the intake manifold with gaskets.
- Separate the intake manifold-to-cylinder head gaskets (514) from the manifold.
- Discard the intake manifold gaskets.
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