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2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS

SMU - Revised Lower Intake Manifold Installation (02-06-01-014)

2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LSSECTION SMU - Revised Lower Intake Manifold Installation (02-06-01-014)
Publication date: 2002-03-01
Reference number: 02-06-01-014

SMU - REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION

SMU - REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 02-06-01-014, Date of Issue:  April, 2002
BUICK: 1996 Regal; 1996-1998 Skylark; 1996-2002 Century; 2002 Rendezvous with 3.1L or 3.4L Engine (VINs J, M, E - RPOs LG8, L82, LA1)
CHEVROLET: 1996 Beretta, Corsica, Lumina APV; 1996-2001 Lumina; 1997-2002 Malibu, Monte Carlo, Venture; 2000-2002 Chevrolet Impala with 3.1L or 3.4L Engine (VINs J, M, E - RPOs LG8, L82, LA1)
OLDSMOBILE: 1996-1998 Achieva; 1997-1998 Cutlass; 1996-2002 Silhouette; 1999-2002 Alero with 3.1L or 3.4L Engine (VINs J, M, E - RPOs LG8, L82, LA1)
PONTIAC: 1996-1998 TransSport; 1996-2002 Grand Am, Grand Prix; 1999-2002 Montana; 2001-2002 Aztek with 3.1L or 3.4L Engine (VINs J, M, E - RPOs LG8, L82, LA1)
SECTION: 06-Engine/Propulsion

SERVICE INFORMATION

This bulletin is being issued to revise Steps 1 and 2 of the Lower Intake Manifold Installation procedure in the Engine Mechanical sub-section of the Service Manual. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.

The following information has been updated within SI2000. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.

INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION - LOWER

IMPORTANT: All gasket mating surfaces need to be free of oil and foreign material. Use GM P/N 12346139 (in Canada, use GM P/N 10953463) or the equivalent to clean surfaces.
  1. Install the intake manifold gaskets.
  2. Apply small drops (8-10 mm [0.31-0.39 in]) of RTV sealer, GM P/N 12346286 (in Canada, use GM P/N 10953476) or the equivalent to the four corners of the intake manifold to block joint (1).
  3. Connect the small drops with a bead of RTV sealer that is between 8-10 mm (0.31-0.39 in) wide and 3.0-5.0 mm (0.12-0.20 in) thick (2).
Fig 1: Intake Manifold Block Joint
G00069003

The remaining steps are unchanged.

RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.