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2000 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

3.8L V6RWDAUTOMATICgas
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Intake Manifold Torque Specs

for 2000 Pontiac Firebird 3.8L V6 · RWD
Units

7 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Cover Bolts
14 lb-ft · 19 Nm
Fuel Rail Bolts
Critical
17 lb-ft · 23 Nm
Intake Manifold Bolts
Critical
Torque sequence
21 lb-ft · 28 Nm
Lower Intake Bolts
Critical
132 in-lb (15 Nm). Use threadlocker. Do not overtorque plastic gasket.
11 lb-ft · 15 Nm
Mounting Bolts
Critical
40 lb-ft · 55 Nm
Throttle Body Bolts
Critical
12 lb-ft · 16 Nm
Upper Intake (Plenum)
Critical
89 in-lb (10 Nm).
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
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