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;
www.cruzetalk....
My PCV fix kit install video;
• Chevy Cruze Intake man...
My valve cover / PCV regulator diaphragm, replacement video;
• Chevy Cruze valve cove...
Cruze Talk forum to remove intake manifold;
www.cruzetalk....

[@ART224]

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.

[@ART224]

This video was awesome, and it’s what I used to get the job DONE. Thank you!!

[@Steve-jg5dp]

Thanks dude. I'll be putting the new one on tomorrow.

[@itchegerton8004]

Thank you!!! I may opt for a new manifold too. There is an air leak that could be the gasket or manifold. Thanks again.

[@acredeaux3311]

old comment for sure....but for those that did this, and commenting op, about how long did this take you? additionally, what is your experience like as far as timeline for working on cars go? I ask, because I know I'm a rookie in retrospect, and I've got a PCV Hose, Valve Cover, and Intake Manifold on my '13 Cruze eco in dire need of replacement. The only thing that makes me nervous by any means, is this manifold. TIA!

[@Dea7hWarran7]

@@acredeaux3311 honestly, I think the biggest headache I had was draining the coolant. Seems like EVERYTHING you have to do to the engine, you have to drain the coolant.

[@toywrench1]

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

[@toywrench1]

Also... as I started on this I realized these metal wire clips are easy old school clips. Just slightly push in the injector metal clips towards the passenger compartment and pull up injector connector. The fancy clip you added in a comment about is a squeeze clip. It does not need removed.

[@Mr95Kenny]

Thank you, i try to keep my videos short and simple!

[@austinre8er1]

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!

[@Hdz9822]

austinre8er1 you have the engine warranty in tell the 100k miles right ?

[@wolford171]

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.

[@andrewbeck1516]

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.

[@ART224]

Was this 3 hours total to remove the old one and put in the new one? Or 3 hours to take out the old one?

[@andrewbeck1516]

@@ART224 3 hours total. It would have been faster, but I struggled with the back hose clips. I kept thinking my e10 bolts were all the way out when they were not. As a result I couldn't maneuver the manifold in a way to get better access to the clips in the back. It's really important everything else is off and the bolts are completely out so you can pull the left side of the manifold up and get better access to the hose clips. If you know exactly what you are doing you can probably do the entire replacement in under two hours.

[@ART224]

@@andrewbeck1516 Thank you!

[@sukhveerbhullar6987]

How much does it cost, part and labour?

[@andrewbeck1516]

@@sukhveerbhullar6987 I think I bought the manifold for like $150 or so. I had to buy some kf the tools as well because I didn't have them. The labor cost nothing as I did it all myself.

[@sugarbabe6881]

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

[@kevinsepulveda944]

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.

[@east5871]

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.

[@east5871]

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

[@wolford171]

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.

[@saltysteel3996]

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.

[@motley06]

We've lost all confidence in Dorman parts at our shop... Poor quality control (fit and finish)

[@joshuahawkins361]

Thank you!!!

[@AndreiDPop]

Doesn't prevent it from getting gummed up, gunked up, cracked, clogged, or leaking. What's worse is you can't even clean it because it's recessed further back than the OEM manifold. Still a poor design.

[@akbarshoed]

You mentioned the socket sizes.. . BRILLIANT 💋

[@akbarshoed]

Flixzone ripped me off. I hate them

[@daveg8119]

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.

[@1SGBob1]

I would not wait that long if I read you post correctly.

[@1SGBob1]

Your post, not you post

[@jareddent8736]

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

[@XKillerX25]

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

[@1993StrimGT]

Straight to the point. Well done sir

[@koreymayo8884]

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.

[@djinkentertainment]

I have a 14 sonic rs. After you replaced the manifold from zzp did you have to get the car tuned ? Also did you replace the valve spring as well? Thanks.

[@coreyward5157]

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

[@codyhaviland9650]

Much appreciated! Just replaced mine with your help.

[@koreymayo8884]

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

[@anubaral]

the airflow is the same, that lip is put there to increase some manifold air pressure at lower rpms that's it. You want more airflow? bigger turbo.

[@agateenchantmentrockwizard5969]

Thank you for making this, it really helped

[@dr.dansgarage]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@jacobmazur9730]

I literally dropped that clip immediately 😭

[@Mr95Kenny]

In my videos if i say not to drop something it’s because I dropped it myself!

[@shantelle2735]

Good info, thank you!

[@A14NET]

Very useful dude thanks! Greets from Pol :)

[@fakeaccount4092]

Thanks man!!!!

[@pedrotalavera3541]

Great video. Thanks

[@mikemurphy8623]

Just push in those metal clips you don’t need to remove them or the one on the bottom left just squeeze it.

[@swish4773]

Great video! I just purchased the pcv fix kit, how has it been working for you? I recognize you from the other video you did when you cleaned out your intercooler. Another question, was the bad pcv causing the oil to get into your intercooler?

[@Mr95Kenny]

Hi! I believe it’s been working fine, going to look things over next weekend, have to replace the oil cooler seal, video to come. Im thinking it was part of the oil problem, the main one was the valve cover pcv regulator diaphragm thing. Im thinking of putting a aftermarket oil mist separator in and re cleaning my intercooler.

[@user-qo9qe2wx5r]

감사합니다 👍

[@nadiaray5218]

How can you tell if the manifold actually needs replaced? I will be installing a new Valve Cover as well as the PCV Hose, but I really don't want to have to replace the manifold as well if I don't have to but cant find any videos explaining how to diagnose that one :( I just know most people say if you have to replace one you probably will need to do all 3... TYIA!

[@kumakashi_watchdog1422]

Did you disconnect the fuel line into the rail? Its not in the video. If so why not show how to do that part.

[@MrDarth44]

Hello sir followed your video when installing my pcv kit back in 4 yrs ago. now i suspect that my turbocharger bypass valve that sits under the manifold is faulting .. not sure about that, do you know the sypthoms for that? Aditionally - whene i touch the pipes that connected to him they are all oily .. i have reall bad missfires on high rpms. would love to get some help, im frustrated. ty. ;/

[@Mr95Kenny]

Sorry man don’t know, haven’t had anything misfire

[@junelerma4384]

None of these videos mentioned how to disconnect the plug attached to the intake manifold runner control valve arm section 😤

[@renedelafuente123]

Do you know the average life span of orange check valve inside intake manifold? Has urs failed and what was the mileage it failed? I have 2014 Chevy Cruze Lt and has 86 thousand miles and a little paranoid it's going to ruin the engine. Heard this engine is too delicate or problematic. Thanks for video any feedback appreciated

[@Mr95Kenny]

Can very a lot, you will know when it falls as it will run rough but it wont blow anything up

[@bricknmotor]

So I just replaced the manifold today.( thanks greatly to your video btw!!!) engine light came right back on. I’ve already changed out 2 o2 sensors, the map sensor, the valve cover and now the intake manifold and the Pcv pipe. What else is there?

[@Mr95Kenny]

Brick by Brick darn. I don’t know, just check everything over i guess. If you really want to dig into it I believe you (or probably a shop) can pressure test the intake system or fog test it for leaks.

[@bricknmotor]

Mr95Kenny ok thanks for advice. I probably will end up having to take it to a shop. Was trying to avoid that at all cost. Ha. Thanks for the help again.

[@bricknmotor]

I found another map sensor. Its on the hose that goes on the throttle body. Found it on Amazon for 12.99. I'd shit if that was it. I'll let ya know if that works. Also some people think i may have to drive it so far to get it to go off. So many variables,so little time. Haha

[@armando6315]

MY FRIEND I HAVE A LOT OF ISSUES WITH MY 2011 CHEVY CRUZE TURBO 1.4L LT.. DID YOU HAVE A PO CODE ?? I HAVE REPLACED ,SPARK PLUGS, COIL BAR, BOTH CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FRONT AND BACK, ALL SENSORS,VALVE COVER SEAL I USED SEAFOAM, GAS TREATMENT, CATALYTIC CLEANER IN THE GASOLINE TANK AND AFTER RUNNING MY CAR FOR 70 MILES THE CHECK INGINE CAME BACK ON ,ON MY WAY HOME AT A STOP LIGHT.. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS GIVING ME THE SAME CODE "PO420 CATYLISTI LOW EFFIENCY BANK #1....WHAT IS THE CODE YOURS HAVE ?

[@armando6315]

@Peter Macias THANK YOU VERY MUCH I WILL LOOK INTO IT

[@tjsworld2338]

On the 6 intake manifold bolts do they need to be tightened in any specific order? I know they’re 15lb torque down

[@Mr95Kenny]

Tommy Miller i didn’t find anything about it, just have everything hand tight first, but wont hurt to bounce around.

[@donnaharman4050]

How did you get the fuel rail out? Everyone skips that and don't show what to do. Ugh 😩

[@Mr95Kenny]

It just pulls out

[@madiopndiaye3380]

Hello dear. I have P2228 as error of MAP sensor. But error is still stayed after changing MAP. What must be the fact

[@Mr95Kenny]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nH6oaHatdqeVj5o

[@nadiaray5218]

this looks like a nightmare to replace

[@regulatormachine2788]

how do you watch it in reverse?

[@Mr95Kenny]

Regulator Machine very carefully

[@east5871]

Regulator Machine if you play this in reverse it shows you have to build the Millennium Falcon.

[@420cronik]

Well this just made me laugh 🤣🤣

[@richguitar93]

He means do the steps from end to beginning. Think about it. 🤔

[@regulatormachine2788]

@@richguitar93 sorry, i forgot to add the sarcasm emote...

[@420cronik]

Just wondering if that fix kit worked out and if it hase faild or caused any problems, thinking of doing it to my cruze because the i take manifold has faild which has caused the the valve cover to fail, please let me know if the fix kit has worked for you

[@Mr95Kenny]

So far so good!

[@420cronik]

@@Mr95Kenny will it remove check egine or is it something i gotta live with lol i got a code reader but im just wondering if i gotta constantly clear codes

[@Mr95Kenny]

I have no engine light on.

[@420cronik]

Cool cool, thanks man 👍

[@colerickman6693]

I just need to replace my throttle body gasket, can someone advise?

[@urielvazquez4315]

After I replace my intake manifold on my 2014 Chevy Cruze I got Service stabilitrak and Traction control, what could be the problem?

[@Mr95Kenny]

Uriel Vazquez no idea. Just make sure everything is plugged in good?

[@tinton3w]

I changed the valve cover on my Sonic and it still has a big vacuum leak, whistling noise coming from the intake manifold area. Think this is it? I unplug my MAF sensor and it idles better indicating it can't meter airflow (vacuum leak). Also, the dorman install video shows the fuel rail coming out with the intake? It shows it having a disconnect for the fuel line and it just comes out with the intake?

[@Mr95Kenny]

tinton3w if its not the valve cover leaking than i dont know. I know the crankshaft seal can leak and be loud. I dont know on different brand manifolds for there fuel rail set up

[@dancurrier6421]

is it easier to put it on car ramps at all for the back wires and hose's I have to replace my intake manifold because of the stupid small pipe that goes to the brake booster. then find a coolant leak somewhere after I park my car it leaves a puddle on the ground

[@Mr95Kenny]

I think if you go in from the bottom you will still be reaching way up in there but its worth a try!

[@patdarling2036]

The hose to the turbo bypass the small one that hose hook to what ever that vacume block on back of intake what holds that on my nipple that hose hook to broke off need to change can it be done with out pulling whole intake

[@Mr95Kenny]

That i do not know, sorry

[@Imlegenddrn]

How do i know when to change this i have an issue with my 2013 chevy cruze LT 1.4 , i thought it was my catalyst converter (replaced it) but my car still makes a loud puffing noise from the engine, any suggestions

[@Mr95Kenny]

See if this is what your hearing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmOsqmysZad1f5o

[@lukemohney8960]

That vacuum hose that attaches to the bottom of the manifold, I broke that nipple trying to get it off. Do you know what that part is?

[@Mr95Kenny]

Um i think thats part of the whole intake, you could try plastic apoxsee to fix?

[@blake2534]

Can you say how long it took to remove the manifold? I'm considering getting the V2 cruzekit assembly if I'm just gonna take the manifold out anyway.

[@Mr95Kenny]

Blake probably 2 hours

[@blake2534]

@@Mr95Kenny thanks for the heads up👌🏻

[@wolvesdengaming8138]

Those green and black hoses, what are connected to? I have a new intake and it didn't come with those on it

[@Mr95Kenny]

Turbo?

[@wolvesdengaming8138]

@@Mr95Kenny I called the dealer and they said it's the charge air bypass regulator. I can't find the part with the hoses. Mine won't come off the old one so I can put it on the new one.

[@carlosarocho7655]

I have a 2011 chevy Cruze with 250000 Miles on it. I can't pass immisions due to a po420 code. I have replaced the catylic converter 2 times and still have the code. Any advice will be appropriated. Thanks.

[@Mr95Kenny]

Move to Michigan, no testing.

[@allysonaugust502]

I just replaced mine today but now I am getting codes for my turbocharger I think I missed a connection maybe?

[@Mr95Kenny]

Allyson August check the airlines that plug into the bottom on the intake manifold

[@brandonsample1]

Question please reply soon did you have to drain the antifreeze so none leaks out the hoses?

[@brandonsample1]

Meaning do you need to drain the system first or nothing should come out ?

[@Mr95Kenny]

No I didn’t drain anything!

[@brandonsample1]

How hard was it to take off the hose with the clip that you took off last and my last question is how hard was it to take the fuel line off?

[@brandonsample1]

The vaccum hose I'm referring to

[@Mr95Kenny]

Um not too hard

[@josea.dominguez5928]

Question? My Cruze 2014 has a terrible noise, like a whistle, and somebody told me that it could be the intake manifold. What you think

[@MandrakeRoots]

Snoop around the cam cover, pull off the coil cover off cam cover and see if the whistle comes from there... if so check out the forum cruzetalk on pcv valves...my pcv valve in the intake is gone, suction is present in cam cover which makes a whistle and rough idle,,, CEL and stabilizer control service light came on after a 100 mile trip. Bought the kit to bypass pcv inside intake and a new cam cover. There is plenty of info on this issue. Good luck!

[@josea.dominguez5928]

@@MandrakeRoots thank you so much!!💪🏼

[@Mr95Kenny]

I have seen the seal for the output pulley shaft gos bad on the passenger side. With car running pull the dip stick and if it stops might be that. Just haven’t had many sounds of my own yet.

[@courtney7931]

How do you know if it needs to be removed or just needs cleaned ?

[@Mr95Kenny]

If the little flap breaks the whole thing needs replacement. Sea foam spray can clean it while its still on.

[@Maxim.Teleguz]

If I have the pcv fix kit on it can I still take advantage of the warranty to fix this.

[@Mr95Kenny]

You still have a warranty? I would guess its void but I have no idea

[@amgnasu420]

does anyone know if the piece underneath the manifold is replaceable? or am I going to have to buy the entire manifold?

[@Mr95Kenny]

The gasket?

[@bricknmotor]

Did you say you gotta clamp something off? Does something leak if you don’t?

[@Mr95Kenny]

Brick by Brick i don’t think so...

[@bricknmotor]

Oh I forgot I asked you about that. I had heard you wrong the first time watching. Lol

[@mdsameerahmed4517]

Need help with my chevy curze i got a code p0236 i changed boost sensor already but still no change

[@Mr95Kenny]

Md sameer ahmed i haven’t had this one “yet”. Looks like a number of things, check out the Cruze forum - www.cruzetalk.com/threads/p0236.144689/

[@ART224]

How long did removing the intake manifold take you?

[@Mr95Kenny]

Aaron Thornton probably a hour, depending what your doing and how good you are around cars, give yourself three hours to take off and put back on to be safe.

[@east5871]

Aaron Thornton - it took me a little over and hour to get it off. One hour to figure out the clips and about 15 minutes to take off the manifold. This video covers it all step by step.

[@yugvirsingh3776]

How much does the manifold costs?? Mine is giving code P0171, P2076 and P0496. Can anyone help me this?

[@Mr95Kenny]

Yugvir Singh i dont know as I haven’t bought one yet

[@amberf8723]

What causes you to replace the manifold?

[@amberf8723]

Would a bad intake cause oil leave from oil cap?

[@Mr95Kenny]

Really just if you want to replace the pcv valve. But i put a aftermarket pcv valve in so i had to take mine off and put back on.

[@elnegro8654]

Vacuum leak, random misfire, p0300 and or p0171 code referred to ur car running lean ( more air in than it suppose to)

[@MorrowSind]

That grey intake port on the underside of the intake broke when I was replacing the PCV valve line; do you know if that is part of the intake manifold? It looks like it's separate, but I can't find much online about it.

[@Mr95Kenny]

I assume its one unit. Hmm, you could try to epoxy it back on. If just the thing to the hose broke you could try and plug it and tap into the black yellow hose that comes out of it with a T. Or you might just need to buy a whole new intake, sorry that sucks, its always something!

[@MorrowSind]

@@Mr95Kenny Thanks for the quick reply. Yeah, the T-split might work and just epoxy the whole, so there's no leak. Thanks again. Much appreciated. :)

[@jasper1352]

Hey man quick question. I accidentally bought a dual map sensor intake however I only have one map. Can I seal off the unused port and still use it? Thanks in advance

[@Mr95Kenny]

Squidd I would say so.

[@dooper8344]

Do you have to drain the gas out?

[@Mr95Kenny]

No, just a small amount will drain out

[@dooper8344]

@@Mr95Kenny thank you

[@alex_coffman]

@@Mr95Kenny Do you need to drain the coolant?

[@Mr95Kenny]

@@alex_coffman no

[@johanbergqvist5357]

Where can I purchase this repair kit?

[@Mr95Kenny]

www.cruzetalk.com/threads/gm-1-4l-turbo-intake-manifold-pcv-valve-fix-kits.189402/

[@xnitro6794]

What is this solenoid at 3:30?

[@Mr95Kenny]

Don’t know sorry, some type of air valve

[@MrDarth44]

turbocharged bypass valve. just ordered a new one since i think it causes some serious missfires and boost lost while accelerating.

[@BikiniTime]

0:27 what is that part called ?

[@Mr95Kenny]

Bikini Time EVAP sensor

[@BikiniTime]

Mr95Kenny why would it sound like a knock sometimes ?

[@Mr95Kenny]

Knocking from the engine?

[@BikiniTime]

Mr95Kenny no you can hold the sensor and feel the knock then it stops sometimes

[@BikiniTime]

Would it be a bad sensor

[@ImaLoneWolfintheWoods]

Anyone know if the 2012 1.4 intake manifold will fit on the 2011 1.4?

[@Mr95Kenny]

No, the 2011 has a extra sensor next to the MAP sensor (or two MAP sensors for some reason) on top passenger side when installed on car. I wanted to get the Dorman intake for my friends 2011 but no go. I looked at drilling and tapping but don’t think it would be worth it. Here is Amazon link for the 2011. GM Genuine Parts 25200449 Intake Manifold a.co/d/bcslZr7

[@williepayton6836]

Not enough audio sounds is poor