Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Intake Manifold Gasket

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Install the intake manifold with gasket.

Fig 2: View Of IAT2 Sensor

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Install the intake manifold nuts and bolts in sequence.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten the intake manifold nuts and bolts.
Tighten:
- Tighten the intake manifold nuts and bolts to first pass to 11 N.m (97 lb in).
- Tighten the intake manifold nuts and bolts final pass to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
Install the outlet duct bracket and nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the IAT2 sensor.
Tighten: Tighten the IAT2 sensor to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

Fig 3: Identifying Intake Manifold Top Cover Gasket

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Install the intake manifold top cover gasket.

Fig 4: View Of Intake Manifold

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Install the intake manifold top cover, nuts, and bolts.
Tighten the nuts, and bolts in sequence.
Tighten:
- Tighten the nuts and bolts to first pass to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- Tighten the nuts and bolts final pass to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
Install the throttle body. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement .
Connect the PCV hoses to the intake manifold.
Connect the brake booster hose from the intake manifold.
Install the outlet resonator/duct assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .