GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Important: Do not reuse the intake manifold-to-cylinder head sealing gaskets.

  1. Remove and discard the intake manifold-to-cylinder head gaskets.

  2. Object Number: 217070  Size: SH
  3. Remove the throttle body gasket (3) and discard.

  4. Object Number: 214279  Size: SH
  5. Remove the EGR valve gasket (3) and discard.
  6. Clean the intake manifold in an approved solvent.
  7. • Clean the intake manifold gasket sealing surfaces.
    • Clean all coolant passages of scale build up.
    • Clean all carbon from the EGR passages.
    • Clean all intake manifold ports.

       Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

    • Dry the intake manifold with compressed air.
  8. Inspect the intake manifold for the following:
  9. • Seal surfaces for nicks or any other damage
    • Broken flanges
    • Any cracks in the intake manifold
  10. Upon installation of the intake manifold, install NEW manifold-to-cylinder head gaskets.