Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN 3 Flex Fuel (2002)
Fig.123
12. Remove intake manifold bolts and remove the manifold (Fig. 123).
13. Cover the lower intake manifold with a suitable cover while the upper manifold is removed.
14. Clean and inspect the upper intake manifold.
CLEANING
1. Discard gasket(s).
2. Clean all sealing surfaces.
INSPECTION
Check manifold for:
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Damage and cracks.
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Mounting surface distortion by using a straightedge and thickness gauge.
INSTALLATION - UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD
1. If the following components were removed from manifold, install and tighten to specifications:
CAUTION: The special screws used for the composite manifold attached components must be installed slowly using hand tools only. This
requirement is to prevent the melting of material that causes stripped threads. If threads become stripped, an oversize repair screw is available.
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MAP sensor - 1.7 Nm (15 in. lbs.)
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Throttle cable bracket - 5.6 Nm (50 in. lbs.)
2. Remove covering on lower intake manifold and clean surfaces.
3. Inspect manifold gasket condition. Gaskets can be re-used, if not damaged. To replace, remove gasket from upper manifold (Fig. 123). Position
new gasket in seal channel and press lightly in-place. Repeat procedure for each gasket position.
