OEM 2008 Chevrolet Equinox Intake Manifold

2008 Chevrolet Equinox Intake Manifold Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the lower intake manifold on 2008 Chevrolet Equinox?

  A: The first step in replacing the lower Intake Manifold requires draining your cooling system through the proper methodology based on your vehicle's model type (LNJ Static Fill or LNJ GE 47716 Fill or LY7 Static Fill or LY7 GE 47716 Fill). Start by taking out the upper Intake Manifold together with the heater inlet pipe. Begin by detaching the radiator inlet hose from the Thermostat Housing followed by removal of the Fuel Rail assembly. The process requires you to start by removing all lower Intake Manifold bolts before you can access the lower Intake Manifold body. When changing the manifold you must first take out both the Thermostat and housing elements and the rocker arms and push rods and lastly the lower Intake Manifold gaskets. When installing the manifold maintain clean gasket mating surfaces at all times while avoiding the use of rtv sealer beneath lower Intake Manifold gaskets. Begin the installation process by setting the new lower Intake Manifold gaskets alongside rocker arms and push rods and lower Intake Manifold seals. A 8-10 mm (0.31-0.39 in) section of rtv sealer must be applied before installation of the lower Intake Manifold onto the engine. Usage of new hardware and thread-lokier chemicals on existing hardware promotes adequate gasket sealing. During torque application proceed with a first stage at 13 n.m (115 lb in) for all lower Intake Manifold bolts followed by a second stage at 20 n.m (15 lb ft) for bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) alongside 25 n.m (18 lb ft) for bolts (5, 6, 7, 8). Install the Fuel Rail assembly afterward hook up the radiator inlet hose to the Thermostat Housing and add the heater inlet pipe. You need to reinstall the upper Intake Manifold and use one of four cooling system procedures based on your car model: lnj static fill, lnj ge 47716 fill, ly7 static fill and ly7 ge 47716 fill.