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Installation (Upper Intake Manifold: 2000 Model Year)

  1. Clean all the sealing surfaces. Position a new intake manifold gasket.
  2. Position the upper intake manifold. Install the bolts.
    3. CAUTION: The upper intake manifold torque specification is NOT the same as the 2001 model year.
    Fig 1: Upper Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence (2000 Model Year)
    G00375086Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in two stages. See Fig 1. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  4. Connect the engine degas hose, differential pressure feedback EGR electrical connector and position the wire harness retaining clip. See Figure.
  5. Connect the differential pressure feedback EGR vacuum hoses and install the oxygen sensor electrical connector retainer. See Figure.
  6. Connect the electrical connector and vacuum tube to the EVR and the vacuum tube to the intake manifold. See Figure.
  7. Connect the vacuum tube to the EGR valve. See Figure.
  8. Connect the EGR tube to the EGR valve. See Figure.
  9. Connect the PCV tube to the upper intake manifold. See Figure.
  10. Install the upper intake manifold support bracket. See Figure.
  11. Connect the IAC and TP sensor electrical connectors. See Figure.
  12. Connect the evaporative emissions return tube and the vacuum hose. See Figure.
  13. Position the accelerator cable bracket and install the bolts. See Figure. Tighten bolts to 13 ft. lbs. (17 N.m).
  14. Connect the accelerator control cable, speed control cable and the throttle return spring. See Figure.
  15. Install the snow shield. See Figure. Connect the intake throttle body heater hose. See Figure.
  16. Refill the engine coolant system. Install the air cleaner assembly and the air cleaner outlet tube. Connect the battery ground cable.
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