Intake Manifold Installation

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Fig 1: View Of Intake Manifold Studs

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the intake manifold studs in the manifold face.
Tighten: Tighten the intake manifold studs to 6 N.m (60 lb in).

Fig 2: Removing & Installing Intake Manifold

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IMPORTANT: Gaskets must be clean. Swollen gaskets should be replaced.

Install a NEW intake manifold gasket on the intake manifold, if necessary.
Install the intake manifold.
Install the intake manifold bolts and nuts. Follow the tightening sequence.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts and nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 3: View Of Fuel Injector Tip Insulators

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Lubricate NEW fuel injector tip insulators with engine oil.
Install the NEW fuel injector tip insulators.

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Rail Assembly

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Install the fuel rail assembly.
Install the fuel rail bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 5: Identifying Throttle Body Stud

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Install a NEW throttle body stud, if necessary.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts and nuts to 6 N.m (60 lb in).

Fig 6: View Of Throttle Body & Retaining Bolts

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Install the throttle body, bolts and nut.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt and nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 7: View Of EVAP Emission Canister Valve & Tube

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IMPORTANT: Ensure that the rear metal tab of the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister valve is resting on the power steering pump metal body.

Install the EVAP canister valve (2).
Tighten: Tighten the EVAP canister valve nut to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
Install the EVAP canister valve tube (1).