Upper Intake Manifold Replace Opel Antara I

Upper Intake Manifold Replace

Note: The intake manifold comprises of an upper and lower section. Some service procedures only require the removal of the upper intake manifold (e.g. fuel injector/spark plug servicing), while other service procedures require the removal of both the upper and lower manifold as a complete assembly (e.g. cylinder head/s). If the complete assembly needs to be removed, refer to Intake Manifold Assembly Replace in this section.

Remove

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the engine dress cover. Refer to Engine Dress Cover Replace .

Note: The following precautions must be followed when disconnecting the throttle body wiring connector.

2. Retract the throttle body wiring connector lock (3).
3. While pressing the connector latch in the direction of the arrow (4), disconnect the throttle body wiring connector.

5. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (1), evaporative (EVAP) emission purge vacuum hose (2).
6. Remove the water outlet port-to-surge tank pipe bracket retaining bolts (3).
7. Remove the EVAP emission purge solenoid bracket retaining bolt (4).

8. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the intake manifold tuning control (IMTC) solenoid.

9. Remove the engine wiring harness mount bracket.
10. Move all the necessary parts clear of the upper intake manifold assembly.

Note: When the upper intake manifold is removed, plug each of the lower intake runner openings with lint free cloth, to stop the entry of foreign material into the engine.

11. Remove the four long (3) and two short bolts (2) attaching the upper intake manifold (1) to the cylinder heads and lower intake manifold.

Note: Do not reuse the upper to lower intake manifold gaskets.

12. Lift the upper intake manifold clear from the lower half and then remove the upper intake manifold from the engine.
13. Remove and discard the upper to lower intake manifold gaskets (4).
14. Remove the IMTC solenoid (5) and the throttle body assembly (6), if necessary.

Clean Important: Due to the aluminium alloy construction of the intake manifold, wire brushes and steel scrapers must not be used during the cleaning process, as damage to sealing surfaces may occur. Use of a wooden or plastic scraper is preferred.

1. Clean mating surfaces ensuring any gasket material is removed.
2. Clean the manifold using a suitable solvent.
3. Dry the timing components with compressed air.

Inspect

1. Inspect the intake manifold for the following fault conditions:
2. Place a straight edge (1) across the upper intake manifold sealing surface (2).
3. Using a feeler gauge (3), measure the clearance between the manifold and the straight edge.
4. If the clearance between the upper intake manifold sealing surface and the straight edge exceeds the specified maximum warpage, replace the manifold.

5. Place a straight edge (1) across the lower intake manifold sealing surface (2).
6. Using a feeler gauge (3), measure the clearance between the manifold and the straight edge.
7. If the clearance between the lower intake manifold sealing surface and the straight edge exceeds the specified maximum warpage, replace the manifold.

Install

1. Installation should follow the removal procedure in the reverse order, noting the following.

Important: Tighten the intake manifold bolts in a circular pattern starting at the centre bolt and moving outward.

2. Install the upper intake manifold.

Tighten

Tighten the upper intake manifold to lower intake manifold and cylinder head attaching bolts to 23 N•m (17 lb-ft).

3. Connect the IMTC connector.
4. Connect the throttle body connector.
5. Install the EVAP emission purge solenoid bracket retaining bolt (4).
6. Install the water outlet port-to-surge tank pipe bracket retaining bolts (3).
7. Connect the EVAP emission vacuum hose (2) and PCV hose (1) to the upper intake manifold.
8. Install the engine wiring harness mount bracket.