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Intake Manifold Installation - Lower Chevrolet Equinox I

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  1. Install the lower intake manifold seals.
  2. With the seals in place apply a small drop 8-10 mm (0.31-0.39 in) of RTV sealer GM P/N 12346141 (Canadian P/N 10953433) or equivalent to the 4 corners of the intake manifold to block joint (1).
  3. Install the lower intake manifold.
  4. Install the lower intake manifold bolts. Tighten: Tighten the lower intake manifold bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) in sequence to 7 N.m (62 lb in) on the first pass. Tighten the lower intake manifold bolts (5, 6, 7, 8) in sequence to 13 N.m (115 lb in) on the first pass. Tighten the lower intake manifold bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) in sequence to 13 N.m (115 lb in) on the final pass. Tighten the lower intake manifold bolts (5, 6, 7, 8) in sequence to 25 N.m (18 lb ft) on the final pass.
  5. Install the heater outlet pipe adapter hose and clamp to the thermostat bypass pipe.
  6. Install the heater inlet pipe.
  7. Install the heater inlet pipe nut. Tighten: Tighten the heater inlet pipe nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  8. Install the fuel injector rail assembly. Install the fuel injector O-rings, lubricate using GM P/N 12345616, (Canadian P/N 993182) or equivalent. Install the injector nozzles into the lower intake manifold injector bores. Press on the injector rail using the palms of both hands until the injectors are fully seated.
  9. Install the fuel injector rail bolts. Tighten: Tighten the fuel injector rail bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  10. Install the coolant temperature sensor and camshaft position sensor connectors.

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