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Intake Plenum And Runner (Unit Repair): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Saturn LW300 and 2002 Saturn L300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install throttle body gasket to plenum.
    Fig 1: Installing Throttle Body To Plenum
    G01037494Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install throttle body to plenum.
  3. Install throttle body nuts.

    Torque: 

    Throttle Body Nut: 8 N.m (71 in-lbs) 

  4. Install rear manifold runner only. Route crankcase hoses, install throttle body heater hoses.
    Fig 2: Installing Rear Intake Manifold Runner
    G01037495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install intake manifold plenum and install intake plenum boots.
  6. Install plenum bolts.

    Torque: 

    Intake Plenum Bolts: 8 N.m (71 in-lbs) 

    Fig 3: Installing Intake Plenum
    G01037496Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install front manifold runner and tighten clamps.
  8. Install front manifold runner bolts.

    Torque: 

    Intake Manifold Runner Bolts: 8 N.m (71 in-lbs) 

    Fig 4: Installing Front Intake Manifold Runner
    G01037497Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.