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Lower Intake Manifold: Installation

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    NOTE: Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces. Install new gaskets.
  1. Position the lower intake manifold and install the 8 bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 1: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Lower Intake Manifold Bolts
      G04680644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Connect the 6 fuel injector electrical connectors.
  3. Attach the 3 pin-type retainers to the fuel rail.
  4. Attach the 2 wiring harness retainers to the LH valve cover stud bolts.
  5. Connect the fuel supply tube quick connect coupling at the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  6. Install the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  7. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .