REP-TAT-P-1161-02 Installing the intake plenum

• Replace gaskets 1. 

  Parts:  Seals

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NOTE: Additional coolant can leakage. Make sure that no coolant enters the intake port of the cylinder head.

• Position the intake plenum.
• Tighten screws in the order 1  to 7  .

Fig 1: Air Intake Header Screws Tightening Sequence

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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Intake plenum to cylinder head
Observe tightening sequence.	Joining torque	5 Nm
	tightening torque	10 Nm

• Tighten down screws 8.

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Intake plenum to rear/front support
BM6 x 25	10 Nm

NOTE: Make sure that the connections are locked correctly. The locks must engage audibly.

• Lock the closure 2  and connect the coolant return line.
• Lock the closure 1  and connect the coolant feed line.
• Clip the wiring harness into the clamp 3. 

• Clip in wiring harness in marked areas.
• Connect the connector 1  to the boost pressure sensor.

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NOTE: Make sure that the connections are locked correctly. The locks must engage audibly.

• Lock closure 2  and connect to the coolant pipe.
• Attach the tank vent line 1  in the signaled area.

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• Clip in cable 6  in marked areas.
• Position the engine wiring harness and tighten with the screws 5. 

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Wiring harness to intake plenum
5 Nm

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• Position tank vent line 4  .
• Tighten the screw 3  and clip in the tank vent line 4  in the marked area.

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Tank vent line to intake plenum
TS5 x 16	5 Nm

• Connect the engine ventilation line 2  to the intake plenum.
• Clip in the tank vent line 1  in the marked area.