Upper Intake Manifold Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove Fuel Injector Sight Shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (LCS) .
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Remove Drive Motor Generator Control Module Assembly. Refer to Drive Motor Generator Control Module Assembly Replacement .
- Disconnect and remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube (1) from the intake manifold and right camshaft cover.
- Remove the evaporative (EVAP) hose from the intake manifold and EVAP solenoid.
- Loosen the EVAP solenoid bolt.
- Remove the EVAP solenoid (1).
- Remove the fuel pump cover bolt (1).
- Remove the fuel pump cover (2).
- Remove the intake manifold bolts (1, 2).
- Remove the intake manifold assembly (3).
- Remove and discard the intake manifold gasket (1).
- Discount any electrical connectors as needed.
- Discount any hose as needed.
- Clean and inspect the intake manifold and the sealing surfaces.
Installation Procedure
- Install the NEW intake manifold gasket (1).
- Install the intake manifold assembly (3).
- Install the intake manifold bolts (1, 2).
- Tighten the intake manifold bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten the intake manifold bolts in sequence to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
- Tighten the intake manifold bolts a second pass in sequence to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
- Install the fuel pump cover (2).
- Install the fuel pump cover bolt (1) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the evaporative (EVAP) solenoid (1).
- Tighten the EVAP solenoid bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Connect the EVAP hose to the upper intake manifold and EVAP solenoid.
- Connect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube assembly (1) to the upper intake manifold and the right camshaft cover.
- Install Drive Motor Generator Control Module Assembly. Refer to Drive Motor Generator Control Module Assembly Replacement .
- Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Connect electrical connectors as needed.
- Install Fuel Injector Sight Shield. Refer Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (LCS) .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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