Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 GMC Sierra, 2008 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2008 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (w/Dual Batteries) .
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
- Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve motor. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Motor Replacement .
- Remove the upper intake manifold brace bolts and brace.
- Remove the engine wiring harness clip (1) from the intake manifold tube.
- Remove the engine wiring harness clip bolt (2) from the intake manifold tube.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the intake air heater (IAH).
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor.
- Reposition the engine wiring harness branches out of the way.
- Open the IAH harness lead cover (2).
- Remove the engine wiring harness lead nut (1) from the IAH stud.
- Remove the engine wiring harness lead (3) from the IAH stud.
- Remove the IAH bolts (1) and nuts (2).
- Remove the intake manifold front tube and IAH from the intake manifold rear tube.
- Remove the IAH (3) from the intake manifold front tube studs.
- Remove and discard the IAH gasket.
Fig 3: View Of Intake Air Heater (IAH) & Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Electrical Connectors