LW2 V6-3.0L VIN R (2000)
Note:
Mask off the ports to the intake manifold spacer. Failure to mask off the ports may allow foreign objects to enter the engine resulting in severe
damage to the engine.
9.
Remove the front intake runner.
Important:
It is not necessary to remove the rear intake runner.
10.
Remove the intake plenum.
11.
Remove the throttle body nuts and throttle body assembly.
12.
Remove throttle body-to-plenum gasket.
13.
Drill a 2 mm to 3 mm (0.079 in to 0.118 in) pilot hole through the intake manifold located 52 mm (2.04 in) from front edge at throttle body end
and centered so the hole is just in front of the center divider inside the manifold.
Important:
Use metric 11 mm drill bit. This dimension is critical for grommet retention.
14.
Enlarge hole on intake manifold to 11 mm.
