Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Turn the ignition OFF.
- Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (LY7) or Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (LLT) .
- Remove the air outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (LY7) or Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (LLT) .
- Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (1) from the intake manifold (2) and the power steering booster pump (3).
- Remove the purge solenoid valve bracket.
- Disconnect the purge line (1) from the intake manifold (2).
- Remove the throttle body harness electrical harness retainer (1).
- Disconnect the throttle body electrical connector (2).
- Remove the intake manifold brace bolts (1).
- Remove the intake manifold brace.
- Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (1) from the intake manifold (3).
- Unclip the engine harness from the left side of the intake manifold.
- Remove the intake manifold rear heat shield bolts (1).
- Remove the intake manifold bolts (1). Some deflection of the cowl panel may be necessary to extract the right rear bolt.
- Remove the intake manifold with the throttle body.
- If the intake manifold is being replaced, disassemble the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Disassemble (LY7) or Intake Manifold Disassemble (LLT) .
- Clean and inspect the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection (LY7) or Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection (LLT) .