Intake Manifold Removal and Installation: Installation

Install the new intake manifold gasket on the injector base.
Install the intake manifold. Tighten the bolts and nuts sequentially in three steps.

Fig 1: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Intake Manifold Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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Install the upper cover. Tighten the bolts and nuts sequentially in three steps. Always use a new gasket.

Fig 2: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Upper Cover Mounting Bolts
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Install the EVAP canister hose (A) and water bypass hoses (B).

Fig 3: Identifying EVAP Canister Hose, Water Bypass Hoses, MAP Sensor Connector And Throttle Actuator Connector
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Connect the MAP sensor connector (C), throttle actuator connector (D) and EVAP canister purge valve connector (E).
Install the PCV hose (A), brake booster vacuum hose (B), vacuum hose (C) and connect the IMT actuator connector (D).

Fig 4: Identifying PCV Hose, Brake Booster Vacuum Hose, Vacuum Hose And IMT Actuator Connector
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Install the intake air duct (A), then install the breather pipe (B).

Fig 5: Identifying Intake Air Duct And Breather Pipe
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Install the engine cover.

Fig 6: Identifying Engine Cover
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Clean up any spilled engine coolant.
After installation, check that all tubes, hoses, and connectors are installed correctly.
Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed air from the cooling system with heater valve open (see step 10 on COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).