Installing the intake plenum

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Replace seals (1).
Parts: Seals
Align the intake plenum on the cylinder head using the guides (2).

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Feed in and install the intake plenum (6).
Position the intake plenum (6).
Tighten the screws in the sequence (1) to (5).

Tighten the screws in the sequence (1) to (5).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Intake plenum to cylinder head Observe tightening sequence.
M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm

Fig 1: Intake Plenum Screws Tightening Sequence

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Connect engine ventilation line (1) to the throttle body (2).
Make sure that the engine ventilation line (1) snaps in audibly.

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Check seal (1) for damage and, if necessary, replace it.
Parts: Gasket

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Detach locks (1) from the holders in the arrow direction.

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Connect and lock connector (1) on the boost pressure sensor.
Connect and lock the connector (2) on the throttle valve.
Make sure that the connector (1) and (2) engages audibly.
Connect the pressure pipe (3) on the throttle body and lock.
Make sure the pressure pipe (3) engages audibly at the throttle body.

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Thread in cable channel (1) and install.
Make sure that the locks (arrows) engage audibly.

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Guide the fuel delivery line (2) in and install.

Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Fuel delivery line to cylinder head cover
M6x18	tightening torque	7 Nm

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Secure the coolant line (1) to the holder (2).

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Connect and lock connector (1) on the boost pressure sensor.
Make sure the connector (1) engages audibly at the boost pressure sensor.
Insert and install the wiring harness (3).
Secure clamps (2).

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Connect and lock the connector (1) on the controller for the VTC.
Make sure the connector (1) engages audibly.
Clip in the wiring harness (2) on the intake plenum.
Clip in the positive battery cable of the alternator (3) on the intake plenum.

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Follow-up work

Refer to IF INSTALLED: PARTIALLY INSTALLING ENGINE VENTILATION LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TANK VENT VALVE .
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to CONNECTING THE BATTERY EARTH LEAD .