Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- If the manifold was replaced install the following:
- Vacuum source manifold
- Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve
- Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor
- Throttle body
- Install the upper-to-lower intake manifold carrier gasket to the upper intake manifold.
- Carefully install the upper intake manifold (5) onto the lower intake manifold. Ensure that the alignment pins in the upper intake manifold align with the holes in the lower intake manifold.
- Apply thread lock compound GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489), or equivalent, to the threads of the bolts (1, 4) and the studs (2, 3).
- Install the upper intake manifold bolts and the studs (1-10).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts in sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Lightly coat the fuel injectors (3) with clean engine oil.
- Install the fuel rail assembly (1) to the lower intake assembly.
- Install the fuel rail nuts (2).
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Connect the EVAP purge solenoid pipe quick connect fitting. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
- Install the EGR valve wiring harness heat shield (3), the nut (1) and the bolt (2).
Tighten: Tighten the nut and the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the brake booster hose (1) to the vacuum source manifold (2).
- Connect the electrical connectors to the following:
- Mass air flow (MAF) sensor
- Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor
- EVAP purge solenoid
- Electronic throttle control (ETC)
- Install the right spark plug wires to the ignition control module and the upper intake manifold. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
- Install the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
- Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (L26) or Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (L32) .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26 and L32) in Engine Cooling.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (RPOs L26/L32) in Engine Electrical.
- Inspect for fluid or vacuum leaks.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure the fuel rail is fully seated in the lower intake manifold assembly.