Intake Manifold: Installation

1987 Pontiac Fiero Base, Standard, MG3SECTION Installation
  1. Clean cylinder head and intake manifold gasket surfaces. Install manifold and new gasket on cylinder head. Start all bolts finger tight only.
  2. Apply sealant to bolts No. 4, 5 and 6. Tighten manifold retaining bolts using sequence and specifications shown in illustration. See Fig 1. Reverse removal procedure to complete assembly.
Fig 1: Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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