Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the supercharger. Refer to Supercharger Replacement .
- Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (RPO LSJ) .
- Drain the charged air cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System - Charge Air Cooling System .
- Disconnect the charged air cooling system inlet and outlet hoses.
- Remove the charged air coolant pump.
- Remove the cooling fan assembly. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement .
- Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt.
- Remove the electrical connector from the intake manifold.
- Remove the coolant hoses from the intake manifold.
- Remove the intake manifold nuts and bolts.
- Remove the intake manifold.
- Remove the intake manifold gasket.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to remove all fasteners before attempting to remove the intake manifold.
IMPORTANT:
The intake manifold gasket is reusable. Only replace the gasket if damage has occurred.