FAQ for Intake Manifold Repair
Q: What is the proper way to install the intake plenum?
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The proper way is to position the intake plenum to the intake manifold, install the intake plenum bolt caps, install the remote power steering fluid reservoir mounting bolts, install the 3 bolts securing the crankcase vent adapter to the intake plenum, and then install the intake plenum air inlet hose clamps and hoses to the throttle body.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the left intake manifold cover?
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You should remove the oil filler spout, disconnect the following from the remote power steering fluid reservoir, disconnect the vacuum brake booster hose from the vacuum source, remove the remote power steering fluid reservoir mounting bolts, position the reservoir forward away from the cam cover, and then remove the left cover from the cam cover.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the rear upper intake manifold cover?
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The proper way is to connect the crankcase ventilation dirty air hose retained to the fuel pipe, install the heated oxygen sensor connector to the bracket, connect the EVAP quick connect fitting, connect the electrical connector to the coil pack, and then tighten the fuel filler cap.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the intake plenum?
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The procedure is to remove the intake plenum air inlet hose clamps and hoses from the throttle body, remove the throttle body from the intake plenum and crankcase vent adapter, remove the throttle body O-ring seals, remove the remote power steering fluid reservoir mounting bolts, remove the 2 bolts securing the engine control module (ECM) bracket to the intake plenum, remove the intake plenum bolt cap, the intake plenum bolts and the intake plenum O-ring seals.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the intake manifold flange?
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The procedure is to remove the intake manifold, remove the intake manifold flange bolts, remove the intake manifold flange from the cylinder heads, and then mask off the ports to the cylinder heads, to prevent foreign objects from entering the engine.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the intake manifold flange?
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The proper way is to remove the masking from the cylinder head intake ports and ensure the sealing surfaces are clean and dry, position the intake manifold flange to the cylinder heads, apply thread adhesive GM P/N 12345382 to the intake manifold flange bolts, and then install the intake manifold.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the rear upper intake manifold cover?
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The procedure is to loosen the fuel filler cap to relieve the system pressure, remove the heated oxygen sensor connector from the bracket, disconnect the crankcase ventilation dirty air hose retainer from the fuel pipe, and then remove the rear cover from the engine.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the intake manifold?
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The procedure is to remove the intake plenum, remove the fuel rail if intake manifold replacement is necessary, remove the intake manifold bolts, remove the intake manifold from the intake manifold flange, and then remove the seals.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the left intake manifold cover?
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You should install the remote power steering fluid reservoir mounting bolts, install the oil filler spout under the cover, and then connect the vacuum brake booster hose to the vacuum source.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the intake manifold?
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The proper way is to install the seals into the intake manifold flange grooves, install the fuel rail if previously removed, and then install the intake plenum.
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