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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Holden 🢒 2008 🢒 VE Ute 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L 🢒 Intake Manifold Installation

    Object Number: 1954080 Size: SH

    Important: DO NOT reuse the intake manifold gaskets. Install NEW intake manifold gaskets.

    Important: The intake manifold, throttle body, fuel injection rail and fuel injectors may be installed as an assembly. If not servicing the individual components, install the intake manifold as a complete assembly.

  1. Install NEW intake manifold to cylinder head gaskets (1).

    2. Object Number: 1954079 Size: SH
  2. Remove the lint free cloth from the engine (2).
  3. Install the intake manifold (1) to the engine (2).

    4. Object Number: 1954077 Size: SH
  4. Apply a 5 mm bead of thread sealant such as LOCTITE 242™ or equivalent to the cleaned threads of the intake manifold to cylinder head retaining bolts (2).
  5. Install the intake manifold to cylinder head retaining bolts (2).

    6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1954078 Size: SH
  6. Tighten the intake manifold to cylinder head retaining bolts (2).

    7. Tighten

        • First Pass: Tighten in sequence to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
        • Final Pass: Tighten in sequence to 10 N·m (89 lb in).