XL-7 2WD V6-3.6L (2007)
Intake Manifold: Procedures
Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
Upper Intake Manifold Cleaning Procedure
1. Remove any remaining gasket and/or gasket material from the following:
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Throttle body
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Intake manifold
2. Clean the following intake manifold areas in solvent.
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Intake manifold gasket sealing areas
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Intake manifold passages
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Brake booster hose passage
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Evaporative emission (EVAP) solenoid passage
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Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) vacuum hose passages
WARNING: Refer to [Safety Glasses Caution].
3. Dry the upper intake manifold and throttle body with compressed air.
Inspection Procedure
1. Inspect the upper intake manifold for the following conditions:
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Damage, debris or restrictions to the PCV system hose port (1)
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Damage, debris or restrictions to the EVAP purge solenoid port (2)
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Damage to the intake manifold bolt bosses (3)
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Damage to the EVAP purge solenoid mounting boss (4)
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Damage, debris or restrictions to the brake vacuum booster hose port (5)
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Damage or corrosion to the intake manifold expansion plugs (6)
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Damage to the engine coolant air bleed pipe bracket mounting boss (7)
