Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- The intake manifold, throttle body, fuel injection rail and 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 threadlocker to the threads of the intake manifold bolts (512). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
- Install the fuel rail stop bracket (712).
- Install the intake manifold bolts (512).
- Tighten the intake manifold bolts to the sequence below:
- First Pass: Tighten the intake manifold bolts in sequence to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
- Second Pass: Tighten the intake manifold bolts in sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Lubricate the MAP sensor grommet (715) with clan engine oil.
- Install the MAP sensor (714) and grommet (715).
- Install the EVAP valve (730), bracket (741) and bolt (742).
Tighten the bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the EVAP tubes (729, 735).
- Install the fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation (LS7)Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation (LS3, L99, or LSA) .
- Connect the electrical connector for the MAP sensor.
- Install the vacuum hose for the brake booster.
- Connect the electrical connectors (3) for the throttle body.
- Connect the electrical connector (1) for the fuel injectors.
- Refill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSA, LS3, LS7, L99 Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) .
- Install the engine covers. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
NOTE:
DO NOT reuse the intake manifold gaskets. Install NEW intake manifold gaskets.
NOTE:
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .