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 (1).
- Install the intake manifold (3).
- Apply a 5 mm (0.20 in) band of threadlocker to the threads of the intake manifold bolts (1). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
- Install the fuel rail stop bracket (2).
- Install the intake manifold bolts (1).
- Tighten the intake manifold bolts to the sequence shown:
- 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).
- Connect the exhaust tail pipe flow control vacuum check valve and hose from the intake manifold. Refer to Exhaust Tail Pipe Flow Control Vacuum Check Valve and Hose Replacement (LS7) .
- Install the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement (LS7) .
- Install the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge tube. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Tube Replacement (LS7) .
- Install the MAP sensor. Refer to Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Replacement (LS7) .
- Connect the vacuum hose (1) to the brake booster. Refer to Power Brake Booster Vacuum Check Valve and Hose Replacement (L99, LS3, LS7) .
- Install the fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation (LS7) .
- Connect the electrical connector for the MAP sensor.
- Install the vacuum hose for the brake booster.
- Connect positive crankcase ventilation hoses/pipes/tubes to the oil tank. Refer to Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose/Pipe/Tube Replacement (Clean Air - LS7) Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose/Pipe/Tube Replacement (Dirty Air - LS7) .
- Connect the fuel feed for the fuel injectors. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Feed Hose Replacement (LS7) .
- Connect the electrical connectors to the throttle body.
- Connect the electrical connectors for the fuel injectors.
- Install the air cleaner resonator and outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator and Outlet Duct Replacement (LS7) .
- Install the intake manifold covers. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (Left Side) Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (Right Side) .
- Install the front end sheet metal cross brace. Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Cross Brace Replacement .
- Refill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LSA, LS3, LS7, L99 Static Fill)Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) .
NOTE:
DO NOT reuse the intake manifold gaskets. Install NEW intake manifold gaskets.
NOTE:
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .