{"id":90793,"date":"2023-09-08T06:44:30","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T13:44:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=90793"},"modified":"2026-04-13T04:08:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T11:08:53","slug":"where-is-the-intake-manifold-located","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-is-the-intake-manifold-located\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Is the Intake Manifold Located?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column90793_c1d9e5-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column90793_c1d9e5-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column90793_c1d9e5-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column90793_c1d9e5-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column90793_c1d9e5-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column90793_c1d9e5-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column90793_c1d9e5-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column90793_c1d9e5-0f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column90793_c1d9e5-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column90793_c1d9e5-0f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column90793_c1d9e5-0f inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-044339  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-d0e82b\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading90793_97e0ef-95, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading90793_97e0ef-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading90793_97e0ef-95\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading90793_97e0ef-95 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading90793_97e0ef-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading90793_97e0ef-95\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading90793_97e0ef-95 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading90793_97e0ef-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading90793_97e0ef-95\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading90793_97e0ef-95 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading90793_97e0ef-95\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The intake manifold is high up in the engine bay on the cylinder head.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The exact location of the intake manifold still depends on vehicle specifications, but in most cases, it&rsquo;s near the cylinders because of its role in the fuel combustion process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The intake manifold is usually covered with a plastic housing, and you might need to remove a lot of parts before you can access it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q: Where Is the Intake Manifold Typically Located?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A: The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/intake-manifold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"intake manifold\">intake manifold<\/a> is pretty easy to spot on most vehicles. You can typically find it high up in the engine bay on the cylinder head. On V-engines, it&rsquo;s usually installed in between the cylinder heads.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its exact location can vary depending on the vehicle&rsquo;s make and model, but you&rsquo;ll almost always find it near the cylinders because of its key role in the internal combustion process. On 2011 to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search?q=intake_manifold&amp;vehicle%5Bmodel%5D=Cruze&amp;vehicle%5Bmake%5D=Chevrolet&amp;vehicle%5Byear%5D=2015\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2015 Chevy Cruze\">2015 Chevy Cruze<\/a> models, you can find the intake manifold beside the fuel rail, which you&rsquo;ll have to remove to access the intake manifold.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column90793_4a8b83-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column90793_4a8b83-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column90793_4a8b83-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column90793_4a8b83-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column90793_4a8b83-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column90793_4a8b83-b8 > 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class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,dpr_auto,q_auto,c_pad\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/protip\/services-icon\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column90793_51da43-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column90793_51da43-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column90793_51da43-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column90793_51da43-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column90793_51da43-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column90793_51da43-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column90793_51da43-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column90793_51da43-12{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column90793_51da43-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column90793_51da43-12 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column90793_51da43-12 inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n            Intake manifolds on modern engines are usually plastic but can be aluminum.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p012d-code-turbo-supercharger-inlet-pressure-sensor-circuit-high\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u39dbd58317fe5c94e860b82fbb747b19\"><style> .u39dbd58317fe5c94e860b82fbb747b19 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u39dbd58317fe5c94e860b82fbb747b19:active, .u39dbd58317fe5c94e860b82fbb747b19:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u39dbd58317fe5c94e860b82fbb747b19 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u39dbd58317fe5c94e860b82fbb747b19 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u39dbd58317fe5c94e860b82fbb747b19 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u39dbd58317fe5c94e860b82fbb747b19:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">P012d Code: Turbo \/ Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit High<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/intake-manifold-location-1024x618.jpg\" alt=\"intake manifold location diagram\" class=\"wp-image-96230\" style=\"width:1024px;height:618px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/intake-manifold-location-1024x618.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/intake-manifold-location-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/intake-manifold-location-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/intake-manifold-location-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/intake-manifold-location.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Diagram showing the location of the intake manifold | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also known as the inlet manifold, the intake manifold is one of the most important parts of an internal combustion engine. It helps the engine breathe by making sure that the air coming into the engine is evenly distributed to all the cylinders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ford-4.0L-intake-manifold-1024x338.jpg\" alt=\"image of a ford 4.0L intake manifold\" class=\"wp-image-96231\" style=\"width:1024px;height:338px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ford-4.0L-intake-manifold-1024x338.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ford-4.0L-intake-manifold-300x99.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ford-4.0L-intake-manifold-768x253.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ford-4.0L-intake-manifold-150x50.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ford-4.0L-intake-manifold.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Ford 4.0L SOHC with the intake manifold removed and set aside during a repair. | Image Source: Richard McCuistian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on How to Access the Intake Manifold<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before everything else, you might have to take off a plastic cover sitting on top of the engine to see what you&rsquo;re working with. Accessing the intake manifold can be a long and complicated process, mostly because you usually have to remove a lot of parts before you can even access the intake manifold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rsi-card\">\n  <div class=\"rsi-thumb\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/d_noimage.jpg\/b_white\/e_sharpen,e_auto_brightness,e_auto_contrast\/f_auto\/q_auto:eco,dpr_auto\/w_873,h_873,c_pad\/images\/jrc31190003_1\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"rsi-info\">\n    <span class=\"rsi-title\">Before You Order an Intake Manifold, Build the One-Job Order Sheet<\/span>\n    <span class=\"rsi-desc\">Build the right oil pump order the first time by matching your cart to the job scope and confirming your vehicle's engine.\n<\/span>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/before-you-order-an-intake-manifold-build-the-one-job-order-sheet-quickref\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Discover Your Options\">Discover Your Options<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On some General Motors (GM) trucks, you&rsquo;ll have to remove the air horn hose, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/alternator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"alternator\">alternator<\/a>, wiring harness, and other parts first before you can even get to the intake manifold. To save yourself some trouble, go ahead and prepare all of your tools in advance, such as a flat-blade screwdriver, a 10mm wrench, and a 10mm socket.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Q: Where Is the Intake Manifold Typically Located? 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