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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 168 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 5.7L)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSON-VEHICLE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important:  DO NOT reuse the intake manifold gaskets. Install NEW intake manifold gaskets.

  1. Install NEW intake manifold gaskets (1) to the manifold.
    Fig 1: Installing New Intake Manifold Gaskets
    G01970407Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install intake manifold.
  3. Position the intake manifold forward.
    Fig 2: Installing Intake Manifold
    G01970408Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the MAP sensor vacuum hose.
  5. Connect the MAP sensor (3) electrical connector.
  6. Position the intake manifold into place.
    Fig 3: Connecting MAP Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01970409Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Apply threadlock GM U.S. P/N 12345382, Canada P/N 10953489, or equivalent to the threads of the intake manifold bolts (1).
    CAUTION: The fuel rail stop bracket must be Installed onto the engine assembly. The stop bracket serves as a protective shield for the fuel rail In the event of a vehicle frontal crash. If the fuel rail stop bracket Is not Installed and the vehicle Is Involved In a frontal crash, fuel could be sprayed possibly causing a fire and personal Injury from burns.
  8. Install the fuel rail stop bracket (2).
  9. Install the intake manifold bolts (1).
    Fig 4: Installing Fuel Rail Stop Bracket, And Intake Manifold Bolts
    G01970410Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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