Hello all,
Just curious if im missing something on an intake manifold removal. 2006 SS SC
The seven bolts/nuts have been removed. Two coolant hoses removed, oil dipstick mount removed.
The intake manifold is still on very tight, and I feel like something else is holding it in place. Per instructions I have removed everything needed, but something doesnt seem right.
Anything I missed? Is it normal for the manifold to be on that tight? Any help greatly appreciated.
Thank you

 

When I removed my exhaust manifold it was pretty tight, a little tap and it was good. And that should be all the bolts, I know you had to remove the alternator IIRC for another bolt or something?

 

As far as i remember you have to take the alt off to get to a bolt at the back of the IM

 

there is an 8th bolt behind the manifold. 18mm if i remember correctly. you need to loosen the alternator to get to it

 

took me an hour to figure this out, 4 years ago

 

Thanks to all for the info. You guys were right, there's a bolt behind the lower portion of the manifold, and removal of the alternator makes access very easy.
Thanks again for the knowledge.