Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the charge air cooler outlet pipe from the throttle body. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement .
- Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement .
- Disconnect the fuel feed line quick connect fitting to the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Disconnect the charge air valve solenoid vacuum lines (1).
Mark the lines to ease installation.
- Disconnect the charge air valve solenoid vacuum electrical connector (2).
- Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) electrical connector (1) from the EVAP purge solenoid.
- Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) line quick connect fitting (2) from the EVAP purge solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Disconnect the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor electrical connector (3).
- Reposition the brake booster vacuum hose clamp at the intake manifold.
- Remove the brake booster hose from the intake manifold.
- Remove the knock sensor electrical connector (1) clip from the intake manifold brace.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the throttle actuator control (TAC) module.
- Remove the engine wiring harness clip (3) from the intake manifold brace.
- Reposition the surge tank air bleed hose clamp at the engine (1).
- Reposition the surge tank air bleed hose out of the way.
- Reposition the charge air bypass valve vacuum hose clamp at the intake manifold.
- Remove the charge air bypass valve vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
- Remove the charge air bypass valve solenoid bolts.
- Reposition the charge air bypass valve solenoid assembly out of the way.
- Disconnect the metal quick connect fitting from the fuel feed pipe. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Disconnect the fuel feed pipe fitting from the fuel pump.
- Remove the fuel feed pipe bolts.
- Remove the fuel feed pipe.
- Inspect the fuel feed pipe nut for damaged threads.
- Inspect the fuel feed pipe sealing bail for damage or debris.
- Replace the fuel feed pipe if any damage is found.
- Remove the charge air bypass valve vacuum tank. Refer to Charge Air Bypass Valve Vacuum Tank Replacement .
- Remove the intake manifold brace bolt.
- Remove the intake manifold brace.
- Remove the fuel pump bracket bolt (1).
- Remove the A/C pipe bracket bolt (2) and reposition the bracket.
- Remove the intake manifold nuts (1) and bolts (2).
- Remove the intake manifold and place on a clean work surface.
- Remove the intake manifold gasket and discard.
- If replacing the intake manifold perform the following steps, otherwise proceed to step 11 in the installation procedure.
- Remove the MAP sensor bolts (1).
- Remove the MAP sensor (2), ensure that the O-ring seal (3) is still attached on the sensor, if not remove the O-ring seal from the intake manifold.
- Remove the EVAP purge solenoid bolt (6).
- Remove the EVAP purge solenoid (5), ensure that the O-ring seal (4) is still attached on the sensor, if not remove the O-ring seal from the intake manifold.
- Turn the intake manifold up side down.
- Remove the throttle body bolts.
- Remove the throttle body and seal.