Intake Manifold Installation

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Fig 1: View Of Intake Manifold-To-Cylinder Head Gasket

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NOTE:

The intake manifold, throttle body, fuel injection rail, and fuel injectors may be removed as an assembly. If not servicing the individual components, install the intake manifold as a complete assembly.
DO NOT use the intake manifold gaskets again. Install NEW intake manifold-to-cylinder head gaskets.

Install NEW intake manifold-to-cylinder head gaskets (514).

Fig 2: Intake Manifold

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Install the intake manifold (500).
Apply a 5 mm (0.20 in) band of threadlock GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) to the threads of the intake manifold bolts (512). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

Fig 3: Identifying Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence

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CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the intake manifold bolts.
1. Tighten the intake manifold bolts (1-10) a first pass in sequence to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
2. Tighten the intake manifold bolts (1-10) a final pass in sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 4: MAP Sensor

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Install the fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation .
Lubricate the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor grommet (715) with clean engine oil.
Install the grommet onto the MAP sensor (714).
Install the MAP sensor and retainer (736).

Fig 5: View Of PCV Dirty-Air Hose

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Install the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose - dirty air (716).