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Lower Intake Manifold Installation L26


    Object Number: 1701553  Size: SH
  1. Clean the lower intake manifold sealing surface using GM P/N 12346139 (Canadian P/N 10953463) or equivalent prior to installing any seals or gaskets.
  2. Install the lower intake manifold gaskets and seals.
  3. With gaskets and seals in place, apply a small drop 8-10 mm (0.31-0.39 in) of RTV sealer GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent, to the 4 corners of the intake manifold to block joints (1).
  4. Install the lower intake manifold.
  5. Apply threadlocker 272 GM P/N 12345493, (Canadian P/N 10953488) or the equivalent to the bolt threads.

  6. Object Number: 44774  Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  7. Install the lower intake manifold bolts.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the lower intake manifold bolts in sequence to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1335973  Size: SH
  9. Install the generator brace bracket (571).
  10. Install the generator brace bracket bolts (569, 570).
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the generator brace bracket bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

Lower Intake Manifold Installation L32


    Object Number: 1701553  Size: SH
  1. Clean the lower intake manifold sealing surface using GM P/N 12346139 (Canadian P/N 10953463) or equivalent prior to installing any seals or gaskets.
  2. Install the lower intake manifold gaskets and seals.
  3. With gaskets and seals in place, apply a small drop 8-10 mm (0.31-0.39 in) of RTV sealer GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent, to the 4 corners of the intake manifold to block joints (1).

  4. Object Number: 154536  Size: SH
  5. Install the lower intake manifold.
  6. Apply Threadlocker 272 GM P/N 12345493, (Canadian P/N 10953488) to the bolt threads.

  7. Object Number: 211918  Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  8. Install the lower intake manifold bolts including the two hidden bolts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts in sequence to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).