Captiva

Inlet Manifold Replacement

1. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir upper bracket only.
2. Remove the servo unit vacuum check valve and hose. Refer to Power Brake Booster Vacuum Check Valve and Hose Replacement : RHD 2.0L, 2.2L Diesel  → LHD 2.0L, 2.2L Diesel  → RHD 3.0L  → RHD 2.4L  → LHD 3.0L  → LHD 2.4L .
3. Remove the coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Replacement : LF1 .
4. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .



5. Disconnect and remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) tube (1) from the intake manifold and right camshaft cover.



6. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) hose from the intake manifold and EVAP solenoid.
7. Remove the fuel pipe shield. Refer to Fuel Pipe Shield Replacement : LF1 or LFW .
8. Unclip wire harnesses as necessary.



9. Remove the intake manifold bolts (1).
10. Remove the intake manifold assembly (2).



11. Remove and discard the intake manifold gasket (1).
12. To clean the inlet manifold, refer to Inlet Manifold Cleaning and Inspection : LF1, LFW or LFX .
13. To disassemble the inlet manifold, refer to Inlet Manifold Disassemble : LF1, LFW or LFX .

1. Assemble the intake manifold if needed. Refer to Inlet Manifold Assemble : LF1, LFW or LFX .



2. Install the NEW intake manifold gasket (1).



3. Install the intake manifold assembly (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

4. Install the intake manifold bolts (1).



5. Tighten the intake manifold bolts in the sequence shown.
6. Tighten the intake manifold bolts in sequence to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).
7. Tighten the intake manifold bolts a second pass in sequence to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).
8. Remove the fuel pipe shield. Refer to Fuel Pipe Shield Replacement : LF1 or LFW .



9. Connect the EVAP hose to the upper intake manifold and EVAP solenoid.



10. Connect the PCV tube assembly (1) to the upper intake manifold and the right camshaft cover.
11. Install coolant hose.
12. Install intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
13. Install the coolant air bleed pipe. Refer to Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Replacement : LF1 .
14. Install the power steering fluid reservoir upper bracket.
15. Install the servo unit vacuum check valve and hose. Refer to Power Brake Booster Vacuum Check Valve and Hose Replacement : RHD 2.0L, 2.2L Diesel  → LHD 2.0L, 2.2L Diesel  → RHD 3.0L  → RHD 2.4L  → LHD 3.0L  → LHD 2.4L .