Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Remove the engine covers. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
- Remove the air cleaner resonator and outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator and Outlet Duct Replacement (L99, LS3)Air Cleaner Resonator and Outlet Duct Replacement (LSA)Air Cleaner Resonator and Outlet Duct Replacement (LS7) .
- Disconnect the electrical connector for the fuel injectors.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the throttle body.
- Disconnect the fuel feed for the fuel injectors. Refer to Fuel Line Replacement - Engine (L99 or LS3) .
- Remove positive crankcase ventilation hose/pipe/tube. Refer to Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose/Pipe/Tube Replacement (Dirty Air - L99, LS3, LSA) Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose/Pipe/Tube Replacement (Clean Air - L99, LS3, LSA) Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose/Pipe/Tube Replacement (Clean Air - LS7) Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose/Pipe/Tube Replacement (Dirty Air - LS7) .
- Remove the vacuum hose from the brake booster.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor.
- Remove the MAP sensor (714).
- Remove the grommet (715) from the sensor, as required.
- Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) clip (740), bolt (742), bracket (741), valve (730) and tubes (729, 735).
- Remove the intake manifold bolts (512) and the fuel rail stop bracket (712).
- Remove the intake manifold (500).
- Remove the intake manifold gaskets (514).
- Discard the intake manifold gaskets.
- If necessary clean and inspect intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection (LS3, L99, or LSA)Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection (LS7) .
NOTE:
The intake manifold, throttle body, fuel injection rail and injectors may be removed as an assembly. If not servicing the individual components, remove the intake manifold as a complete assembly.