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Intake Manifold - 5.4L: Installation

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    CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or any other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which can cause leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to clean these surfaces.
  1. Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces.
  2. Position the intake manifold gaskets and the intake manifold.
    Fig 1: Positioning Intake Manifold Gaskets And Intake Manifold
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  3. Loosely install the nine bolts.
    Fig 2: Installing Nine Bolts
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  4. Install the thermostat.
    1. Install the thermostat.
    2. Install a new O-ring seal.
    Fig 3: Installing Thermostat
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  5. NOTE: The thermostat housing bolts are tightened in sequence with the intake manifold bolts.
    Fig 4: Installing Thermostat Housing And Bolts
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  6. Loosely install the thermostat housing and bolts.
  7. Tighten the bolts in two stages, in the sequence shown.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 5: Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence
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  8. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 6: Installing Ignition Coils And Bolts
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  9. Install the eight ignition coils and bolts.
  10. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 7: Connecting Fuel Injector Electrical Connectors
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  11. Connect the eight fuel injector electrical connectors.
  12. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 8: Connecting Coil-On-Plug Electrical Connectors
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  13. Connect the eight coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
  14. Install the PCV hose and valve.
    Fig 9: Installing PCV Hose And Valve
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  15. Install the new throttle body adapter gasket.
    Fig 10: Installing Throttle Body Adapter Gasket
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  16. Install the throttle body and adapter assembly.
    Fig 11: Installing Throttle Body And Adapter Assembly
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  17. Install the exhaust manifold-to-EGR valve tube and tighten the fitting in two stages.
    • Hand-tighten the fittings.
    • Tighten the fittings to 40-60 Nm (30-44 lb-ft).
    Fig 12: Installing Exhaust Manifold-To-EGR Valve Tube
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  18. Connect the brake booster and the main engine vacuum harnesses.
    Fig 13: Connecting Brake Booster
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  19. Connect the IAC electrical connector.
    Fig 14: Connecting IAC Electrical Connector
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  20. Connect the EGR vacuum hose.
    Fig 15: Connecting EGR Vacuum Hose
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  21. Connect the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid connections.
    Fig 16: Connecting EGR Vacuum Regulator Solenoid Connections
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  22. Connect the fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose.
    Fig 17: Connecting Fuel Pressure Regulator Vacuum Hose
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  23. Install the evaporative emission canister purge valve and bracket.
    Fig 18: Installing Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve
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  24. Connect the evaporative emission canister purge valve hoses.
    Fig 19: Connecting Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve Hoses
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  25. Connect the IAC fresh air hose.
    Fig 20: Connecting IAC Fresh Air Hose
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  26. If equipped, connect the auxiliary heater hoses. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
    Fig 21: Connecting Auxiliary Heater Hoses
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  27. Connect the fuel hose spring lock couplings. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION-GASOLINE & DIESEL or FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION-NATURAL GAS .
  28. Install the accelerator cable bracket.
    Fig 22: Installing Accelerator Cable Bracket
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  29. Install the transmission fluid filler tube bracket and bolt.
    Fig 23: Installing Transmission Fluid Filler Tube Bracket
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  30. Install the generator upper support bracket.
    Fig 24: Installing Generator Upper Support Bracket
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  31. Install the accelerator cable routing bracket.
    Fig 25: Installing Accelerator Cable Routing Bracket
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  32. Install the differential pressure feedback EGR system bracket.
    Fig 26: Installing Differential Pressure Feedback EGR System Bracket
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  33. Connect the differential pressure feedback EGR system.
    1. Connect the electrical connector.
    2. Connect the two hoses.
    Fig 27: Connecting Differential Pressure Feedback EGR System
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  34. Connect the TP sensor.
    1. Connect the electrical connector.
    2. Attach the harness routing clip.
    Fig 28: Connecting Electrical Connector
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  35. Connect the water temperature sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 29: Connecting Water Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
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  36. Connect the heater hose.
    Fig 30: Connecting Heater Hose
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  37. Connect the upper radiator hose.
    Fig 31: Connecting Upper Radiator Hose
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  38. NOTE: Typical is shown.
    Fig 32: Connecting Speed Control Actuator Cable
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  39. Connect the throttle controls.
    1. Connect the accelerator cable.
    2. Connect the speed control actuator cable.
    3. Install the throttle return spring.
  40. Install the accelerator cable snow shield.
    Fig 33: Installing Accelerator Cable Snow Shield
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  41. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe and tighten the clamp.
    Fig 34: Installing Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe
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  1. Connect the two hoses to the air cleaner outlet pipe.
    Fig 35: Connecting Two Hoses To Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe
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  2. Connect the MAF sensor and position the ACL.
    Fig 36: Connecting MAF Sensor
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  3. Install the ACL.
    • Install the four bolts.
    • Tighten the clamp.
    Fig 37: Installing Four Bolts
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  4. Install the interior engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  5. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  6. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .