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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001SUBURBAN C1500REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 1 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 8.1L - SERVICE, REPAIR AND DIAGNOSTICS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
    Fig 1: Intake Manifold Splash Shield
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  1. If replacing the intake manifold, replace external components removed from original intake manifold.
  2. Install the splash shield.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Splash Shield Proper Installation Position
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  3. Ensure the splash shield (2) snap fits between the cylinder heads (1).
    4. Fig 3: Intake Manifold End Seals
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  4. Install NEW intake manifold end seals.
    5. Fig 4: Intake Manifold Gaskets
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  5. Install NEW intake manifold side gaskets onto the cylinder heads.
    6. Fig 5: View Of Manifold Gasket Tabs Aligning With Head Gasket Hold & Intake Manifold End Seals
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  6. Ensure the intake manifold gasket tabs align with the hole in the head gasket.
  7. Ensure the intake manifold gasket tabs align with the slot in the intake manifold end seals.
    8. Fig 6: Intake Manifold & Bolts
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  8. Install the intake manifold gaskets to the cylinder head with THIS SIDE UP stamped facing up.
  9. Install the intake manifold to the engine block.
  10. Apply bolt thread locking material GM P/N 12346004 or equivalent to the intake manifold bolts.
    11. Fig 7: View Of Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence
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  11. Install the intake manifold.
  12. Apply thread adhesive GM P/N 12345382 or equivalent to a minimum of eight threads of the intake manifold bolts.
  13. Install the intake manifold bolts.
  14. Tighten the intake manifold bolts in sequence, using four passes as shown.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the intake manifold bolts in sequence to 5 N.m (44 lb in) on the first pass.
    2. Tighten the intake manifold bolts in sequence to 5 N.m (44 lb in) on the second pass.

      Inspect the intake manifold joints for signs of intake manifold shifting. Correct as required.

    3. Tighten the intake manifold bolts in sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in) on the third pass.
    4. Tighten the intake manifold bolts in sequence to 12 N.m (106 lb in) on the final pass.
    15. Fig 8: Fuel Rail & Studs
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