Intake Manifold Installation (6.2L LS3)
- The intake manifold, throttle body, fuel injection rail, and fuel injectors may be removed as an assembly. If not servicing the individual components, install the intake manifold as a complete assembly.
- DO NOT use the intake manifold gaskets again. Install NEW intake manifold-to-cylinder head gaskets.
- Install NEW intake manifold-to-cylinder head gaskets (514).
- Install the intake manifold (500).
- Apply a 5 mm (0.20 in) band of threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) to the threads of the intake manifold bolts (512). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
- Install the intake manifold bolts (512) and fuel rail stop brackets (712).
- Tighten the intake manifold bolts:
- Tighten the intake manifold bolts (1-10) a first pass in sequence to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
- Tighten the intake manifold bolts (1-10) a final pass in sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Lubricate the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor grommet (715) with clean engine oil.
- Install the MAP sensor (714) and grommet (715).
- Install the MAP sensor bolt (713).
- Install the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) - dirty air hose (716).
- Install the PCV - fresh air hose.
- Install the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge solenoid valve (730), bracket (741), and bolt (742). Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the EVAP tubes (729 and 735).
- Install the fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation (6.2L LS3) or Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation (6.2L LS9) or Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation (7.0L) .
NOTE:
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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