S15/T15 Sonoma P/U 4WD V6-4.3L VIN X (1998)
13. Remove the bracket for the engine wiring harness from the intake stud.
14. Remove the fuel lines from the fuel meter body assembly.
15. Remove the upper intake manifold.
16. Clean all sealing surfaces.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
INSTALLATION
1. Install a new upper intake manifold gasket.
a. Install the upper intake manifold. Do not pinch the injector wires between the upper and lower intake manifolds.
NOTE: Install two stud bolts through the upper intake manifold diagonally opposite from each other to aid in positioning upper intake manifold
to the lower intake manifold.
b. Install the remaining intake manifold bolts and studs.
c. Tighten the upper intake manifold bolts in two steps.
d. Tighten the bolts to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).
e. Final tighten the bolts to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
