Intake Manifold Installation

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Fig 1: Identifying Intake Manifold Studs

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the intake manifold studs in the manifold face.
Tighten: Tighten the intake manifold studs to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

Fig 2: View Of Intake Manifold

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Install a new intake manifold gasket on the intake manifold.
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 the fuel injector tip insulators with engine oil.
Install new fuel injector tip insulators.

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Rail Assembly

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Lubricate the fuel injector oil rings with engine oil.
Install the fuel rail assembly.
Install the fuel rail stud.
Tighten: Tighten the stud to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 5: Identifying Throttle Body

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Install a new throttle body gasket.
Install the throttle body.
Install the throttle body bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 6: View Of EVAP Emission Canister Valve Tube

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

Install the EVAP canister valve (2).
Tighten: Tighten the EVAP canister valve to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
Install the EVAP canister valve tube (1).