Intake Manifold (Upper): Installation

2000 Buick Regal GSSECTION Installation
  1. Ensure sealing surfaces, bolt threads and bolt holes are clean. Install manifold and gaskets.
  2. Coat bolt threads with thread locking compound. Tighten intake manifold bolts in sequence to specification. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 . See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSΒ . Lubricate fuel rail "O" rings with engine oil. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Fill and bleed cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDINGΒ .
Fig 1: Upper Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence ("F" Body)
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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