- Lightly grease the inside edge of the rubber
plenum duct.
- Clean any debris from the cylinder head or intake manifold.
- Install the new gaskets to the intake manifold.
Important: Ensure the PCV valve hose is firmly connected
to the fitting at the front of the intake manifold, prior to installation.
- Place the intake manifold in position by completing the following:
4.1. | Position the rear of the intake manifold (1) into the plenum duct (2). |
4.2. | Position the front of the intake manifold (1) downward on to the
cylinders heads. |
- Loosely install the 10 bolts attaching
the intake manifold (1) to the cylinder heads.
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.
- Tighten the intake manifold bolts in sequence (1-10).
Tighten
Tighten the intake manifold bolts to 10 N·m
(89 lb in).
- Ensure that the plenum duct is fully attached to the rear of the intake manifold.
Tighten
Tighten the plenum duct clamp (1) to 2.25 N·m (20 lb in).
- Lubricate the intake manifold fuel injector bores with light mineral oil GM P/N 9981704,
clean engine oil, or equivalent.
Important: DO NOT force the injectors into position.
- Install the entire fuel rail and injector assembly into the intake manifold
by pressing the fuel rail and injector simultaneously into the correct position.
- Install
the 4 bolts (1) attaching the fuel rail (2) to the intake manifold (3).
Tighten
Tighten the fuel rail bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Connect the 8 electrical connectors (1)
to the 8 fuel injectors (2).
- Position
the engine coolant heater wire (1) on to the fuel rail studs, if equipped.
- Install the 2 pushnuts.
- Install the fuel rail bracket retaining nut (1) to the rear lift bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel rail bracket retaining nut (1)
to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Install the quick connect fittings to the fuel rail. Refer to
Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
or
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
in
Engine Controls - 4.6L.
- Connect the vacuum tubes (2) to the
AIR solenoid.
- Connect the fuel regulator vacuum tube (1).
- Connect the PCV fresh air tube (1) to the camshaft cover.
- Connect the PCV dirty air tube (2)
to the camshaft cover.
- Connect the coil module connectors (1) to the coil modules (2)
located in the camshaft covers (3).
- To clean, turn the ignition switch to the ON position for 2 seconds,
then turn to the OFF position for 10 seconds. Again turn to the ON position
and check for fuel leaks.
- Position the intake manifold sight shield (1) to the engine.
- Install the 2 intake manifold sight shield nuts (2).
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).