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Inspection Procedure

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  1. Inspect the throttle body studs and threaded inserts for looseness or damaged threads.
  2. Inspect the wire harness stud and threaded insert for looseness or damaged threads.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Studs And Threaded Inserts For Looseness Or Damaged Threads
    G02129561Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Inspect the fuel rail bolt inserts for looseness or damaged threads.
  4. Inspect the intake manifold vacuum passages for debris or restrictions.
    Fig 2: Inspecting Fuel Rail Bolt Inserts For Looseness Or Damaged Threads
    G02129562Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Inspect for damaged or broken vacuum fittings, damaged MAP sensor (1) mounting bore, or broken MAP sensor retaining tabs.
  6. Inspect the composite intake manifold assembly for cracks or other damage.

    Inspect the areas between the intake runners.

  7. Inspect all the gasket sealing surfaces for damage.
    Fig 3: Inspecting MAP Sensor Mounting Bore & MAP Sensor Retaining Tabs
    G02129563Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Inspect the fuel injector bores for excessive scoring or damage.
  9. Inspect the intake manifold cylinder head deck for warpage.
    1. 9.1. Locate a straight edge across the intake manifold cylinder head deck surface.

      Position the straight edge across a minimum of two runner port openings.

    2. 9.2. Insert a feeler gage between the intake manifold and the straight edge.

      A intake manifold with warpage in excess of 3 mm (0.118 in) over a 200 mm (7.87 in) area is warped and should be replaced.

      Fig 4: Inspecting Intake Manifold Cylinder Head Deck For Warpage
      G02129564Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the MAP sensor (1).
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  11. Install the EVAP solenoid, bolt, and isolator.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the EVAP solenoid bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 5: Installing Map Sensor
    G02129565Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.