Upper Intake Manifold Disassemble Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Body Bolts

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Remove the throttle body bolts.

Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Body

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Remove the throttle body.

Fig 3: Identifying Throttle Body Gasket

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Remove and discard the throttle body gasket.

Fig 4: Identifying Expansion Plugs

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Remove and discard the upper intake manifold expansion plugs, if required.