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Inspection Procedure

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    Fig 1: View of Upper Intake Manifold
    GM1888155Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Inspect the upper intake manifold for the following conditions:
    • Damage, debris or restrictions to the BARO sensor mounting port
    • Damage, debris or restrictions to the brake vacuum booster hose port
    • Damage to the throttle body bolt holes
    • Damage, debris or restrictions to the PCV system hose ports
    2. Fig 2: View of Upper Intake Manifold
    GM1888156Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Inspect the upper intake manifold for the following conditions:
    • Damage to the intake manifold bolt bosses
    • Damage to the EVAP purge solenoid mounting boss
    • Damage, debris or restrictions to the EVAP purge solenoid port
    • Damage, debris or restrictions in the vacuum passage
    3. Fig 3: Identifying Communicator Valve
    GM1888157Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Inspect the upper intake manifold for the following conditions:
    • Damage to the communicator valve mounting bosses
    • Damage, debris or restrictions to the communicator valve port
    • Damage to the communicator valve components
    4. Fig 4: View Of Gasket Sealing Surface
    GM1888158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Inspect the upper intake manifold for the following conditions:
    • Gouges or damage to the upper intake manifold sealing surfaces
    • Damage to the gasket sealing surface for the throttle body
    5. Fig 5: Inspecting Upper Intake Manifold Sealing Surface For Warpage
    GM1211106Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Inspect the upper intake manifold sealing surface for warpage.
    1. Locate a straight edge across the upper-to-lower intake manifold sealing surface.
    2. Insert a feeler gage between the upper intake manifold and the straight edge. An upper intake manifold with warpage in excess of 0.50 mm (0.020 in) must be replaced.
  6. Repair or replace the upper intake manifold as necessary.


    Fig 1: Inspecting Lower Intake Manifold For Damage
    GM1211107Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Inspect the lower intake manifold for the following conditions:
    • Damage, debris or restrictions to the lower intake manifold ports
    • Damage to the fuel rail mounting bolt holes
    • Damage to the fuel rail
    2. Fig 2: View of Lower Intake Manifold
    GM1211110Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Inspect the lower intake manifold for the following conditions:
    • Gouges or damage to the intake manifold sealing surfaces
    • Damage to the lower intake manifold bolt bosses
    • Damage to the fuel injector ports
    3. Fig 3: Measuring Lower Intake Manifold For Warpage
    GM1211113Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Inspect the lower intake manifold sealing surfaces for warpage.
    1. Locate a straight edge across the lower intake manifold sealing surfaces.
    2. Insert a feeler gage between the lower intake manifold and the straight edge. A lower intake manifold with warpage in excess of 0.5 mm (0.020 in) must be replaced.
  4. Repair or replace the lower intake manifold as necessary.
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