Intake Manifold Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The intake manifold, throttle body, fuel injection rail, and fuel injectors may be removed as an assembly. If not servicing the individual components, remove the manifold as a complete assembly.
- DO NOT use the intake manifold-to-cylinder head gaskets again.
- Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose - dirty air.
- Remove the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor (714), if required.
- Remove the engine coolant air bleed clamp and hose from the throttle body.
- Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) solenoid (708), bolt (710), and isolator (709).
- Remove the intake manifold bolts.
- Remove the intake manifold with gaskets.
- Separate the intake manifold-to-cylinder head gaskets (514) from the manifold.
- Discard the intake manifold gaskets.
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