Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection

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Clean the upper intake manifold in cleaning solvent.
Dry the upper intake manifold with compressed air.

Fig 1: Cleaning Upper Intake Manifold
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Clean the lower intake manifold in cleaning solvent.
Dry the lower intake manifold with compressed air.

Fig 2: Cleaning Lower Intake Manifold
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Inspect the upper intake manifold for the following:
- Cracks or other damage to the exterior (1)
- Cracking or damage in the gasket grooves (2) and (3)
- Damage to the throttle body mounting surface (4)
- Loose or damaged bolt hole thread inserts (5)
  
  Fig 3: Inspecting Upper Intake Manifold
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Inspect the lower intake manifold for the following:
- Damage to the gasket sealing surfaces (1) and (2)
- Restricted cooling system passages (3)
- Cracks or damage
- Damage to the threaded bolt holes
  
  Fig 4: Inspecting Lower Intake Manifold
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.