Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Intake Manifold Cleaning and Inspection
- Clean the intake manifold mating surfaces.
- Inspect the intake manifold (2) for damage.
- Inspect the intake manifold for cracks near metallic inserts.
- Inspect the crankcase ventilation passages in the intake manifold face for blockage.
- Clean the crankcase ventilation passages with compressed air if necessary. Use a maximum of 172 kPa (25 psi) of air pressure.
- Clean the throttle body sealing surface (1).
- Clean the intake manifold to cylinder head sealing surface (3).
- Replace the intake manifold as necessary.
Warning:
Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
Intake Manifold Assemble (1.8L LUW and LWE)
Install the 4 NEW multiport fuel injector seals (4).
Install the multiport fuel injection fuel rail (2) and the fuel injectors (3)
to the intake manifold ( ...
Intake Manifold Disassemble
Remove the fuel injection rail ground cable nut (1).
Remove the 2 fuel injection rail bolts (2).
Remove the fuel injection fuel rail assembly (3).
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Piston and Connecting Rod Disassemble
Remove the piston with connection rod. Refer to Piston, Connecting Rod,
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