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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002MONTE CARLO V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULREPAIR INSTRUCTIONS87. INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION - LOWER
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN K
87. Intake Manifold Installation - Lower
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION 87. Intake Manifold Installation - Lower
Intake Manifold Installation - Lower
1. Install the lower intake manifold gasket.
2. Install the lower intake manifold.
3. Apply threadlocker 272 GM P/N United States 12345493, GM P/N Canada 10953488 or the equivalent to the bolt threads.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the lower intake manifold bolts.
Tighten the lower intake manifold bolts in sequence to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the EGR outlet pipe to the intake manifold.
6. Install the EGR outlet pipe bolt.
Tighten the EGR outlet pipe bolt to 29 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
1. Install the lower intake manifold gasket.
2. Install the lower intake manifold.
3. Apply threadlocker 272 GM P/N United States 12345493, GM P/N Canada 10953488 or the equivalent to the bolt threads.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the lower intake manifold bolts.
Tighten the lower intake manifold bolts in sequence to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the EGR outlet pipe to the intake manifold.
6. Install the EGR outlet pipe bolt.
Tighten the EGR outlet pipe bolt to 29 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
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When to See a Mechanic
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.