W Sprint/Caballero V6-262 4.3L (1986)
Intake Manifold: Service and Repair
Fig. 10 Intake manifold tightening sequence. V6-262
V6-262
Caballero & El Camino
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove air cleaner, then drain cooling system.
3.
Disconnect heater and radiator hoses, and the dipstick tube, then remove upper alternator bracket.
4.
Disconnect all remaining hoses and electrical connections that will interfere with manifold removal.
5.
Disconnect fuel pipes from AIR control valve bracket, then disconnect fuel line clips and lines at TBI unit.
6.
Disconnect accelerator and T.V. cables, if applicable.
7.
Disconnect spark plug wires, if necessary, then remove distributor.
8.
Remove ignition coil.
9.
If equipped with A/C, remove compressor bracket and position compressor aside.
10.
Remove intake manifold attaching bolts, then the intake manifold.
11.
Reverse procedure to install, using new gaskets and seals. Coat front and rear ridges of cylinder case with a 3/16 inch bead of RTV sealant. Extend
bead 1/2 inch up each cylinder head to retain side gaskets, then seal around all water passages. Torque manifold bolts to specification in sequence
shown in Fig. 10.