Intake Manifold: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Ford Pickup and 2011 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the intake manifold onto the engine.
- Loosely install the 4 fuel rail bolts.
- Tighten the 12 intake manifold bolts and install the 4 fuel rail bolts in 4 stages in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Stage 1: Tighten the 12 intake manifold bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten the 12 intake manifold bolts an additional 45 degrees.
- Stage 3: Tighten the 4 fuel rail bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Stage 4: Tighten the 4 fuel rail bolts an additional 90 degrees.
- Connect the 4 wiring harness retainers to the rear of the intake manifold.
- Connect the 8 fuel injector electrical connectors.
- Position the PCV tube and connect the quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
- Connect the electrical connector and the EVAP tube quick connect coupling to the EVAP canister purge valve. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
- Position the TB and tighten the 4 bolts in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.
- Connect the ETC electrical connector and wiring harness retainer.
- Connect the brake booster vacuum hose to the intake manifold and Install the clamp.
- Connect the fuel supply tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL article.
- Position the generator support bracket and install the 4 bolts.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 20 Nm.
- Stage 2: Tighten an addition 45 degrees.
- Install the generator. For additional information, refer to CHARGING SYSTEM article.
- Install the 8 ignition coils. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 6.2L (2V) article.
NOTE:
If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.