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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Notice: Never attempt to remove the intake manifold from a hot engine, allow the engine to cool to ambient temperature. The intake manifold is made of a composite plastic and can be damaged if it is removed when the engine is hot.


    Object Number: 1825535  Size: SH
  1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the fuel feed line quick connect fitting (1) from the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  4. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) line quick connect fitting (2) from the EVAP purge solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

  5. Object Number: 1825523  Size: SH
  6. Reposition the brake booster vacuum hose clamp at the intake manifold.
  7. Remove the brake booster hose from the intake manifold.

  8. Object Number: 1717513  Size: SH
  9. Remove the knock sensor electrical connector (1) clip from the intake manifold brace.
  10. Remove the knock sensor electrical connector (2) clip from the oil level indicator tube bracket.

  11. Object Number: 1825525  Size: SH
  12. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the EVAP canister purge solenoid.
  13. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor.
  14. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector from the charge air bypass vale solenoid.

  15. Object Number: 1825527  Size: SH
  16. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the throttle actuator control (TAC) module.
  17. Remove the engine wiring harness clip (3) from the intake manifold brace.

  18. Object Number: 1825533  Size: SH
  19. Reposition the surge tank air bleed hose clamp at the engine (1).
  20. Remove the surge tank air bleed hose from the engine.
  21. Remove the surge tank air bleed hose clip (2) from the surge tank bracket.
  22. Reposition the surge tank air bleed hose out of the way.

  23. Object Number: 1825530  Size: SH
  24. Reposition the charge air bypass valve vacuum hose clamp at the intake manifold.
  25. Remove the charge air bypass valve vacuum hose from the intake manifold.
  26. Remove the charge air bypass valve solenoid bolts.
  27. Reposition the charge air bypass valve solenoid assembly out of the way.

  28. Object Number: 1825532  Size: SH
  29. Remove the surge tank bracket bolt (1) and stud (2).
  30. Remove the surge tank bracket (3).

  31. Object Number: 1825534  Size: SH
  32. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe fitting from the fuel pump.
  33. Remove the fuel feed pipe bolts.
  34. Remove the fuel feed pipe.
  35. Inspect the fuel feed pipe nut for damaged threads.
  36. Inspect the fuel feed pipe sealing bail for damage or debris.
  37. Replace the fuel feed pipe if any damage is found.

  38. Object Number: 1825528  Size: SH
  39. Remove the intake manifold brace bolt.
  40. Remove the intake manifold brace.

  41. Object Number: 1825531  Size: SH
  42. Remove the intake manifold bolts and nuts.
  43. Remove the intake manifold and place on a clean work surface.
  44. Important: The intake manifold gasket is reusable. Only replace the gasket if damage has occurred.

  45. Remove the intake manifold gasket, if necessary.

  46. Object Number: 1825560  Size: SH
  47. If replacing the intake manifold perform the following steps, otherwise proceed to step 11 in the installation procedure.
  48. Remove the MAP sensor bolts (1).
  49. Remove the MAP sensor (2), ensure that the O-ring seal (3) is still attached on the sensor, if not remove the O-ring seal from the intake manifold.
  50. Remove the EVAP purge solenoid bolt (6).
  51. Remove the EVAP purge solenoid (5), ensure that the O-ring seal (4) is still attached on the sensor, if not remove the O-ring seal from the intake manifold.

  52. Object Number: 1825561  Size: SH
  53. Turn the intake manifold up side down.
  54. Remove the throttle body bolts.
  55. Remove the throttle body and seal.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1825561  Size: SH
  1. If replacing the intake manifold perform the following steps, otherwise proceed to step 11.
  2. Inspect the throttle body seal and replace if necessary.
  3. Install the throttle body seal and position the throttle body.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the throttle body bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  7. Turn the intake manifold right side up.

  8. Object Number: 1825560  Size: SH
  9. Inspect the EVAP purge solenoid and MAP sensor O-ring seals, replace if necessary.
  10. Ensure that the EVAP purge solenoid O-ring seal (4) is installed on the EVAP purge solenoid (5).
  11. Install the EVAP purge solenoid (5) and bolt (6).
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  13. Ensure that the MAP sensor O-ring seal (3) is installed on the MAP sensor (2).
  14. Install the MAP sensor (2) and bolts (1).
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1825531  Size: SH
  16. Install the intake manifold gasket, if necessary.
  17. Install the intake manifold to the studs.
  18. Install the intake manifold bolts and nuts.
  19. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts/nuts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1825528  Size: SH
  20. Install the intake manifold brace.
  21. Loosely install the intake manifold brace bolt.
  22. Tighten the intake manifold brace bolt.
  23. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1825534  Size: SH
  24. Lubricate the high pressure fuel pump fuel feed pipe connection threads with silicon free engine oil GM P/N 12345610 (Canadian P/N 993193) or equivalent.
  25. Place the fuel feed pipe on top of the intake manifold.
  26. Connect the fuel feed pipe fitting to the high pressure fuel pump.
  27. Install the fuel feed pipe bolts.
  28. Tighten

        • Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
        • Tighten the fitting to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

    Object Number: 1825532  Size: SH
  29. Position the surge tank bracket (3) to the intake manifold.
  30. Install the surge tank bracket bolt (1) and stud (2).
  31. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt/stud to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 1825530  Size: SH
  32. Position the charge air bypass valve solenoid assembly to the intake manifold.
  33. Install the charge air bypass valve solenoid bolts.
  34. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  35. Install the charge air bypass valve vacuum hose to the intake manifold.
  36. Position the charge air bypass valve vacuum hose clamp at the intake manifold.

  37. Object Number: 1825533  Size: SH
  38. Position the surge tank air bleed hose to the engine.
  39. Install the surge tank air bleed hose to the engine.
  40. Position the surge tank air bleed hose clamp at the engine (1).
  41. Install the surge tank air bleed hose clip (2) to the surge tank bracket.

  42. Object Number: 1825527  Size: SH
  43. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the TAC module.
  44. Install the engine wiring harness clip (3) to the intake manifold brace.

  45. Object Number: 1825525  Size: SH
  46. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector to the charge air bypass vale solenoid.
  47. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the MAP sensor.
  48. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the EVAP canister purge solenoid.

  49. Object Number: 1717513  Size: SH
  50. Install the knock sensor electrical connector (1) clip to the intake manifold brace.
  51. Install the knock sensor electrical connector (2) clip to the oil level indicator tube bracket.

  52. Object Number: 1825523  Size: SH
  53. Install the brake booster hose to the intake manifold.
  54. Position the brake booster vacuum hose clamp at the intake manifold.

  55. Object Number: 1825535  Size: SH
  56. Connect the EVAP line quick connect fitting (2) to the EVAP purge solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  57. Connect the fuel feed line quick connect fitting (1) from the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  58. Install the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
  59. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .