Intake Manifolds: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Ford Aerostar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Clean and inspect mounting surfaces. Position NEW gasket on mounting studs. Install upper intake manifold, and tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
Clean gasket mating surfaces. Install intake manifold gaskets. Apply silicone sealer at 4 corners of cylinder block sealing surface. Install lower intake manifold within 15 minutes of silicone sealer application. Tighten bolts in sequence to specification. See Fig 1. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .