Equinox AWD V6-3.4L (2008)
Notice: Maximum gasket performance is achieved when using new fasteners, which contain a thread-locking patch. If the fasteners are not
replaced, a thread locking chemical must be applied to the fastener threads. Failure to replace the fasteners or apply a thread-locking chemical
MAY reduce gasket sealing capability.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .
Important:
*
All lower intake manifold bolts need to be clean, free of foreign materials, and reused only if new bolts are unavailable. Refer to
Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants (See: Specifications/Mechanical Specifications/Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants) for the correct
part number. Apply to the old intake manifold bolt threads.
*
Manufacturer recommends the center bolts be fully torqued before the diagonal bolts to assure proper torque distribution.
*
Lower intake manifold bolts in locations (6) and (7) should be torqued to specification using a crows foot type tool.
6. Install the lower intake manifold bolts.
1. Tighten the lower intake manifold bolts in sequence to 13 N.m (115 lb in) on the first pass.
2. Tighten the lower intake manifold bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) in sequence to 20 N.m (15 lb ft) on the final pass.
3. Tighten the lower intake manifold bolts (5, 6, 7, 8) in sequence to 25 N.m (18 lb ft) on the final pass.
7. Install the fuel rail assembly. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement .
8. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the thermostat housing. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LNJ Chevrolet) (See: Cooling
System/Radiator Hose/Service and Repair)Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LNJ Pontiac) (See: Cooling System/Radiator Hose/Service and
Repair)Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LY7).
9. Install the heater inlet pipe. Refer to Heater Inlet Pipe Replacement (RPO LNJ) (See: Cooling System/Coolant Line/Hose/Service and Repair
)Heater Inlet Pipe Replacement (RPO LY7) (See: Cooling System/Coolant Line/Hose/Service and Repair) .
10. Install the upper intake manifold. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air
Induction/Fuel Injector/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement) .
11. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ Static Fill) (See: Cooling System/Service and Repair)Cooling System
Draining and Filling (LNJ GE 47716 Fill) (See: Cooling System/Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 Static Fill) (See:
Cooling System/Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 GE 47716 Fill) (See: Cooling System/Service and Repair) .
