Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the plenum front panel. Refer to Plenum Front Panel Replacement .
- Remove the fuel pump insulator (1). Refer to Fuel Pump Insulator Replacement (Inner)Fuel Pump Insulator Replacement (Outer) .
- Remove the evaporative emission canister purge solenoid valve. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement (LCV)Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement (LTG) .
- Remove the radiator surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LTG) .
- Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (LCV, LTG) .
- Remove the radiator inlet pipe fastener (1).
- Remove the lower intake manifold fastener (1).
- Disconnect the wire harness retainers from the intake manifold and reposition the harness aside.
- Disconnect the vacuum brake booster pipe at the intake manifold.
- Disconnect the evaporative emission pipe from the intake manifold retainer.
- If equipped with all-wheel drive, disconnect the front differential vent hose from the retainer at the intake manifold.
- Remove the upper intake manifold fasteners (1).
- Remove the intake manifold (2) from the vehicle.
- Disconnect electrical connector as necessary.
- Remove the intake manifold gasket (1) and DISCARD.
- For intake manifold cleaning and inspection. Refer to Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection .
- If replacing the intake manifold, transfer all necessary parts.