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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.5L 🢒 Lower Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection

    Object Number: 1608919 Size: SH
  1. Clean the intake manifold gasket mating surfaces (3) using GM P/N 12346139 (Canadian P/N 10953463) or equivalent.
  2. Clean the fuel injector bores (1).
  3. Inspect the lower intake manifold locating pins (2) for damage. Replace as necessary.
  4. Inspect the intake manifold for damage.

    5. Important: If replacing the lower intake manifold, make sure to transfer or replace the locating pins as necessary.

  5. Repair or replace the intake manifold as necessary.