- 10mm socket
- 13mm socket
- 15mm socket
- 18mm socket
- Ratchet
- Extensions
- Screwdriver
- Pliers
- New intake manifold gasket
- Intake manifold bolts
- Thread sealant
2. Prepare the engine.
- Disconnect the battery.
- Drain the coolant from the radiator.
- Remove the air cleaner.
- Remove the throttle body.
- Remove the fuel lines.
- Remove the vacuum lines.
- Remove the distributor cap.
- Remove the spark plug wires.
3. Remove the intake manifold bolts.
- Use a 13mm socket to remove the intake manifold bolts.
- There are two bolts on each side of the intake manifold.
4. Remove the intake manifold.
- Use a pry bar to gently pry the intake manifold off of the engine.
- Be careful not to damage the gasket surface.
5. Clean the gasket surfaces.
- Use a scraper to clean the gasket surfaces on the engine and the intake manifold.
- Make sure to remove all of the old gasket material.
6. Apply thread sealant to the intake manifold bolts.
- Apply a small amount of thread sealant to the threads of the intake manifold bolts.
- This will help to prevent the bolts from coming loose.
7. Install the new intake manifold gasket.
- Place the new intake manifold gasket on the engine.
- Make sure that the gasket is properly aligned.
8. Reinstall the intake manifold.
- Gently lower the intake manifold onto the engine.
- Be careful not to damage the gasket.
9. Reinstall the intake manifold bolts.
- Reinstall the intake manifold bolts.
- Tighten the bolts in a criss-cross pattern to 35 ft-lbs.
10. Reinstall the remaining parts.
- Reinstall the distributor cap.
- Reinstall the spark plug wires.
- Reinstall the vacuum lines.
- Reinstall the fuel lines.
- Reinstall the throttle body.
- Reinstall the air cleaner.
11. Fill the radiator with coolant.
- Fill the radiator with coolant until the level is between the “FULL” and “ADD” marks.
12. Reconnect the battery.
- Reconnect the positive and negative battery terminals.
13. Start the engine and check for leaks.
- Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.
- Check for any leaks around the intake manifold.
- If there are any leaks, tighten the intake manifold bolts until the leaks stop.
