Lower Intake Manifold: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply a drop of silicone gasket and sealant at the 4 cylinder block-to-cylinder head seams.
- Install the intake manifold gaskets and end seals.
- Position the intake manifold gaskets.
- Position the end seals.
- Position the lower intake manifold.
- Install the bolts and tighten in 2 stages in the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).
- Install the push rods.
- Tighten the rocker arm bolts.
- Tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).
- Connect the fuel tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
- Connect the fuel injector electrical connectors.
- Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector and attach the wiring retainer to the stud bolt.
- Connect the ECT sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the upper radiator hose, heater hose and coolant bypass hose.
- Install both valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - RH and Valve Cover - LH in this article.
- Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
CAUTION:
Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
NOTE:
If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Observe all warnings and cautions and follow all application directions contained on the packaging of the silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.