Lower Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection for Buick Century 2001

Tools Required

J 21882 Oil Suction Pipe Installer

1. Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor.



2. Remove the intake manifold coolant pipe bolt.
3. Remove the intake manifold coolant pipe.



4. Clean the intake manifold gasket mating surfaces.
5. Clean the fuel injector bores.
6. Inspect the threaded holes for damage.
7. Inspect the intake manifold mating surfaces for damage.
8. Repair or replace the intake manifold as necessary.



9. Apply sealant GM P/N United States 12345493, GM P/N Canada 10953488 or equivalent to the end of a new intake manifold coolant pipe.
10. Install the intake manifold coolant pipe using the J 21882 .

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

11. Install the intake manifold coolant pipe bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the intake manifold coolant pipe bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




12. Install the engine coolant temperature sensor. Apply sealer GM P/N United States 12346004, GM P/N Canada 10953480 or equivalent to the coolant temperature sensor.

Tighten
Tighten the engine coolant temperature sensor to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).