Monte Carlo V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (2004)
Intake Manifold: Service and Repair
Upper Intake Manifold Replacement
Intake Manifold Replacement - Upper
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.
3. Remove the air cleaner intake duct.
4. Drain the cooling system.
5. Remove the right spark plug wires from the ignition control module and reposition.
6. Relieve the fuel pressure.
7. Remove the fuel rail assembly.
8. Remove the brake booster hose from the vacuum source manifold in the upper intake manifold.
9. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation valve (EGR) wiring harness heat shield nut, bolt and the EGR heat shield.
10. Remove the throttle body support bracket upper bolt.
11. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the following:
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EVAP purge solenoid
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Throttle position (T/P) sensor
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Idle air control (IAC) valve
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Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor
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Mass air flow (MAP) sensor
12. Remove the EVAP purge solenoid vacuum line from the throttle body.
13. Remove the accelerator and the cruise control cables with the bracket from the throttle body.
