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11. Lower Intake Manifold Removal




Lower Intake Manifold Removal (L26) (3.8L)




1. Remove the generator brace bracket bolts (569, 570).
2. Remove the generator brace bracket (571).





Important: Bolts which fasten the lower intake manifold to the cylinder head are accessible only after the upper intake is removed. The bolts are located in the right front and left rear corners of the lower intake manifold. Remove the upper intake manifold to service the lower intake.


3. Remove the lower intake manifold bolts.
4. Remove the lower intake manifold.
5. Remove the lower intake manifold gasket.