Chevy Cruze Intake manifold removal 11-15

10mm
T30 fuel rail
9/32 throttle body and also 5mm Allen wrench
E10 mounting bolts - 15ft-lb
GM# 55566664 gasket
Don’t forget to clean behind the engine before reinstalling!

The Chevrolet Cruze is prone to PCV system failures, this poorly designed aspect of the engine needs to be replaced. Please follow the links to the Cruze Talk forums for full Information along with my other videos.

Full in depth explanation of PCV system and problems on this engine;

My PCV fix kit install video;

My valve cover / PCV regulator diaphragm, replacement video;

Cruze Talk forum to remove intake manifold;

[ART]

I just finished this job tonight and will add my 2 cents to anyone who watches this video. Getting the intake manifold out isn’t too bad. Getting to everything you need to get to is fairly easy and this video shows it well. The trickiest part is getting the 3 clips off in the back of the manifold that secure the hoses. I did not do the after market repair and instead replaced old the manifold with a new one. The new one I bought did not have the 2nd white clip, the one that is mentioned as being farther down the hose. I can see why, because getting it off would have been tough. Since the new one didn’t have a slot for that clip, I just cut the tie that goes around the hose. Some things take patience and plenty of wiggling to get off, so take your time. As far as putting it back in, I agree with the poster that putting that tiny vacuum hose on as the first thing you do is wise. Next, I put in the little plug with the metal clip that is mentioned at 50 seconds. This makes getting that metal clip on easier, because you still have room to work. Then I put on the 2 plastic clips that secure the hoses to the back of the manifold. Next, I reattached the 4 plugs and 4 clips near the fuel injectors then I slid the fuel injectors back into the manifold and secured the manifold to the engine with the 6 screws. Reattaching the 4 plugs and 4 clips before you reattach the whole unit to the engine is much easier because you will still have room to work when you put the clips back in. Luckily, the new manifold I bought came with the 6 E10 screws already built into the unit, so you don’t need to worry about trying to find a way to sneak the old ones back in. Once the thing is secured to the back of the engine, the rest of it is a matter of reattaching everything and not missing any plugs, hoses, or clips. Getting the big hose that goes into the manifold was a difficult, but it will come off with some good force. You will need a few pieces off the old manifold that will need to be put onto the new one like a couple of small brackets and fasteners, one of which will need to be unscrewed from the old manifold. For example, if you pause the video at 30 seconds, you’ll see that blue piece in the middle of the screen with a small screw to the right of it. This will need to be unscrewed and removed from the old one and put onto the new one. Lastly, the new manifold I bought came with a new grounding wire, and the wire is already secured on the bolt which is built into the unit and can’t come off, so you can’t lose the wire.

[toywrench]

I love that this is right to the point with no fluff. Some videos are all fluff and no help. Not this.

[wolford]

Be careful when trying to get the fuel rail out of it. Should just have to take the 4 electrical connectors and 2 screws for it to slide out. I undid one of the clips holding the little injector thing on the rail and fuel started leaking everywhere.
I didnt really know what I was doing but managed to replace this and the cam cover as well in about 3 hours. The clips on the underside were the worst part but not so bad if you save them for last and do them first when reinstalling. Thanks for the video. It helped a lot.

[Conservativethinking]

Great video! You don’t know how many I’ve watched where they put the camera down or jump to when there done and do t show shit. You actually said the names of the tools you need no one else does that. Thank you very much

[austinreer]

I just wanted to drop in and say thank you so much for your info on this chevy cruze, you saved me so much money! My car was at 96k mileage and luckily the warranty was still in place, I wouldn't have even thought of warranty replacement without your cruze talk forum. Thank you again!

[andrewbeck]

I just replaced my intake manifold on my Chevy Cruze thanks to you. The clips are by far the hardest part. Overall it took me about 3 hours to do. You are awesome for putting this together. Next up I'm replacing my cam shaft cover.

[east]

One tip - you recommended replacing the manifold gasket. While searching for the gasket the injector o-rings popped up as a $5 Amazon add-on. Might as well be safe.

[wolford]

If you are replacing with a new one, there is a little piece that one of the electrical connectors go to on the left top side that your going to need off the old one. Its the only thing that has a blue tag on there so it should be easy to spot. Its held on with a T20 screw.

[kevinsepulveda]

Same concept on the chevy sonic just a little harder to take out due to less space. At first i was a little skeptical damaging the fuel rail but that was the easiest part. Those clips took me the longest just because i did not want to break them.

[east]

Ha ha Just fiddle with the clips until you get it loose. I hate that part. I don’t know who designed these clips but they must be one sadistic bastard. Great video. I’m sitting here with the intake manifold waiting on the bypass kit. I wasn’t sure I ought to tackle this but after watching your video I figured “piece of cake”. I’ll let you know if I get it back together. LOL

[agateenchantmentrockwizard]

Thank you for making this, it really helped

[daveg]

Thanks for adding this. I got the link over at Cruzetalk to your video. If I keep the Cruze through next year this is my next task. Pretty sure my check valve is gone.

[jareddent]

Thanks, my 14 Cruze is suffering badly at the moment.

[saltysteel]

The Dorman manifold has a retaining pin added to the PCV to keep it from becoming dislodged. The OEM stock manifold does not have a retaining pin and the PCV becomes dislodged over time and disappears completely. This issue causes excessive oil consumption, a rough idle, and will ruin the vaccum regulator valve in the valve cover which will require the valve cover to be replaced.

[coreyward]

Awesome video man this is gonna help me replace mine with a ported intake and I’m also upgrading my injectors since I’ll be taking them out too 42lb injectors

[akbarshoed]

You mentioned the socket sizes.. . BRILLIANT 💋

[koreymayo]

Thanks for the video. Yesterday i switched over to a ZZP ported manifold and it has more power and pulls harder and 1 extra MPG fuel economy on the highway lol. I had a hard time getting the wiring harness off of the old manifold because its hard to get to the clips with needle nose pliers because there isn't much room to work with. Upon reassembly the clamp at the throttle body was the most difficult only because I have a ZZP intercooler and the clamp is almost too small. Also i was surprised to see oil in my throttle body after i cleaned it a long time ago and have an oil catch can, so either my catch can isnt working or my turbo is leaking oil.

[XKillerX]

Thx man I just replaced my intake manifold that piece of shit was gonna cost me $1000 at the dealer

[codyhaviland]

Much appreciated! Just replaced mine with your help.

[koreymayo]

Those with ported manifolds have actually reported the highest fuel economy numbers, which makes sense because of the extra airflow.