Sierra 1500 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2004)
1. Apply a 4.0 mm (0.157 inch) patch of adhesive GM P/N 12346141, (Canadian P/N 10953433), or equivalent to the cylinder head side of the
intake manifold gasket at each end.
Important: The intake manifold gasket must be installed while the adhesive is still wet to the touch.
2. Install the intake manifold gasket onto the cylinder head. Use the gasket locating pins in order to properly seat the gasket.
3. Apply a 5 mm (0.197 inch) bead of adhesive GM P/N 12346141, (Canadian P/N 10953433), or equivalent to the front top of the engine block.
Important:
The intake manifold must be installed and the fasteners tightened while the adhesive is still wet to the touch.
4. Extend the adhesive bead 13 mm (0.50 inch) up onto each intake manifold gasket.
5. Apply a 5 mm (0.197 inch) bead of adhesive GM P/N 12346141, (Canadian P/N 10953433), or equivalent to the rear top of the engine block.
6. Extend the adhesive bead 13 mm (0.50 inch) up onto each intake manifold gasket.
