Upper Intake Manifold: Installation

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Use NEW gaskets. Tighten upper intake manifold bolts in reverse removal sequence. See Fig 1. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.

Fig 1: Upper Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence (Cougar 2.5L)

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To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten upper intake manifold bolts in sequence and to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . See Fig 1 or Fig 2 .

Fig 1: Upper Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence (LS 3.0L DOHC)

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Fig 2: Upper Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence (Sable & Taurus 3.0L DOHC)

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Place NEW gasket on lower intake manifold locating pins. Install upper intake manifold and tighten bolts in sequence to specification. See Fig 1. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.

Fig 1: Upper Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence (Mustang 3.8L)

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Place NEW gasket on lower intake manifold. Install upper intake manifold and tighten bolts in sequence to specification. See Fig 1. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.

Fig 1: Upper Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence (Mustang 4.6L DOHC VIN V)

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Use NEW gaskets. Tighten upper intake manifold evenly starting in center, working outward. Tighten in 2 steps to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.