What are the Intake Manifold torque specs?

2007 SATURN VUE
150,100 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HOLDERH
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I am looking for the torque specs and tightening sequence for the intake manifold bolts.
Sep 16, 2023 at 2:27 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I'm not sure if you need the info for the upper or the lower intake manifold, so I attached both. (see pics below)

Let me know if this helps or if you have questions. Also, note that some of the torque specifications are in inch pounds and not foot-pounds.

Take care and let me know how things turn out.

Joe

See pics below.
Sep 17, 2023 at 8:14 PM
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BUICK BOI
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INTAKE PLENUM not listed. 6 bolt injector plenum info needed. they keep changing names of parts?
Nov 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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STRAILER
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Upper Intake Manifold (Plenum)

Torque:
16 Nm (12 lbft)

Sequence:
Tighten in a crisscross pattern from the center outward.
(Start with the center bolts, then alternate side-to-side toward the ends.)

Lower Intake Manifold

Torque (in two stages):

First pass: 12 Nm (9 lbft)

Final pass: 16 Nm (12 lbft)

Sequence:

There are 8 bolts total (4 per side).

Start from the inner center bolts (between cylinders 3 & 4)
then move outward and diagonally toward the ends.

This ensures even clamp pressure on the gasket and prevents air leaks.
Nov 11, 2025 at 9:33 AM