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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2007 🢒 VUE - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Intake Manifold Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1810743 Size: SH
  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  2. Remove the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) from the throttle actuator control (TAC).
  4. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the generator starter.
  5. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the generator starter.
  6. Remove the fuel injector wiring harness electrical connector retainer (6) from the generator starter.
  7. Disconnect the fuel injector wiring harness electrical connector (7) from the engine wiring harness electrical connector (8).
  8. Remove the engine wiring harness clips (5) from the intake manifold.

    9. Object Number: 1810786 Size: SH
  9. Reposition the vacuum brake booster hose clamp (1) at the intake manifold.
  10. Remove the vacuum brake booster hose (2) from the intake manifold.

    11. Object Number: 1810824 Size: SH
  11. Remove the throttle body bolts.

    12. Important: The throttle body seal is reusable, only replace the seal if damaged.

  12. Remove the throttle body and seal.
  13. Remove and inspect the throttle body seal.
  14. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector from the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor.

    15. Object Number: 1623766 Size: SH
  15. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge tube from the intake manifold and the EVAP solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  16. Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
  17. Remove the fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement .

    18. Object Number: 1810869 Size: SH
  18. Remove the 3-phase voltage cable bracket bolt at the tie bar.

    19. Object Number: 1810870 Size: SH
  19. Remove the generator starter bolts.
  20. Reposition and secure the generator starter out of the way.

    21. Object Number: 1623769 Size: SH
  21. Remove the intake manifold lower bolts (1).

    22. Object Number: 1656110 Size: SH
  22. Remove the intake manifold upper bolt and nuts.
  23. Remove the intake manifold.

    24. Important: The intake manifold gasket is reusable, only replace the gasket if damage has occurred.

  24. Remove and inspect the intake manifold gasket.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1656110 Size: SH
  1. Install a NEW intake manifold gasket if necessary, otherwise install the old gasket.
  2. Install the intake manifold.
  3. Install the intake manifold upper bolt and nuts.

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


    Object Number: 1623769 Size: SH
  4. Install the intake manifold lower bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts/nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1810870 Size: SH
  5. Position the starter/generator to the bracket.
  6. Install the starter/generator bolts until snug.
  7. Tighten the starter generator bolts in the following sequence.
    8. 7.1. Front
    7.2. Bottom

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 58 N·m (43 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1810869 Size: SH
  8. Install the 3-phase voltage cable bracket to the tie bar.
  9. Install the 3-phase voltage cable bracket bolt at the tie bar.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1623766 Size: SH
  10. Install the fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement .
  11. Install the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement .
  12. Connect the EVAP canister purge tube to the intake manifold and the EVAP solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

    13. Object Number: 1810824 Size: SH
  13. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector to the MAP sensor.
  14. Install a NEW throttle body seal if necessary, otherwise install the old seal.
  15. Position the throttle body.
  16. Install the throttle body bolts.

    17. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1810786 Size: SH
  17. Install the vacuum brake booster hose (2) to the intake manifold.
  18. Position the vacuum brake booster hose clamp (1) at the intake manifold.

    19. Object Number: 1810743 Size: SH
  19. Install the engine wiring harness clips (5) to the intake manifold.
  20. Connect the fuel injector wiring harness electrical connector (7) to the engine wiring harness electrical connector (8).
  21. Install the fuel injector wiring harness electrical connector retainer (6) to the generator starter.
  22. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (4) to the generator starter.
  23. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the generator starter.
  24. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (1) to the TAC.
  25. Install the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement .
  26. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .