Intake Manifold: Service and Repair

2007 Chevrolet HHR L4-2.4LSECTION Service and Repair


Intake Manifold Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the throttle body.
2. Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connector (2).




3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Disconnect the engine harness clips (2 and 4) from the intake manifold.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the oil level indicator tube.
7. Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connector clip (3) from the intake manifold.




8. Reposition the vacuum brake booster hose clamp at the intake manifold.
9. Remove the vacuum brake booster hose from the intake manifold.




10. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge tube from the intake manifold and the EVAP solenoid.
11. Remove the fuel rail.




12. Remove the intake manifold lower bolts.




13. Remove the intake manifold upper bolt and nuts.
14. Remove the intake manifold.

Important: The intake manifold O-ring seals are reusable, only replace the seals if damage has occurred.

15. Inspect the intake manifold O-ring seals.

Installation Procedure




1. Install NEW intake manifold O-ring seals if necessary.
2. Install the intake manifold.
3. Install the intake manifold upper bolt and nuts.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the intake manifold lower bolts.

Tighten the bolts/nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




5. Install the fuel rail.
6. Connect the EVAP canister purge tube to the intake manifold and the EVAP solenoid.




7. Install the vacuum brake booster hose to the intake manifold.
8. Position the vacuum brake booster hose clamp at the intake manifold.




9. Connect the fuel injector electrical connector clip (3) to the intake manifold.
10. Install the oil level indicator tube.
11. Raise and support the vehicle.
12. Connect the engine harness clips (2 and 4) to the intake manifold.
13. Lower the vehicle.




14. Connect the fuel injector electrical connector (2).
15. Install the throttle body.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.