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Intake Plenum Installation

  1. Lightly coat the intake plenum O-rings with engine oil.
  2. Install the O-ring seals and intake plenum.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the intake plenum bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the intake plenum bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  4. Install the intake plenum bolt caps.
    Fig 1: Installing O-Ring Seals, Bolts & Intake Plenum
    G02086456Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the crankcase ventilation tube adapter.
  6. Install the crankcase ventilation tube adapter bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the crankcase ventilation tube adapter bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

  7. Install the vacuum lines to the crankcase vent tube adapter.
    Fig 2: Installing Crankcase Ventilation Tube Adapter & Bolts
    G02086457Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the ECM bracket.
  9. Install the ECM bracket bolts.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the ECM bracket bolts to the intake manifold plenum to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
    • Tighten the ECM bracket bolt to the cylinder head to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
      Fig 3: Installing ECM Bracket & Bolts
      G02086458Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the ECM.
  11. Install the ECM nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the ECM nuts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

    Fig 4: Installing ECM & Retaining Nuts
    G02086459Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Lightly coat the throttle body O-rings with clean engine oil.
  13. Install the throttle body with O-rings.
  14. Install the throttle body bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the throttle body bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

    Fig 5: Installing Throttle Body
    G02086460Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.