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Upper Intake Manifold: Installation

  1. Using a new gasket, install the intake manifold and the 7 bolts and tighten in the sequence shown in illustration in 2 stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
      Fig 1: Identifying Intake Manifold Mounting Bolts With Tightening Sequence
      G08028885Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the upper intake manifold support bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 2: Locating Upper Intake Manifold Support Bolt
      G08028883Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Attach the 2 coolant tube retainers to the upper intake manifold.
    Fig 3: Locating Coolant Tube Retainers
    G08028882Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the power brake booster vacuum supply hose and crankcase ventilation hose to the upper intake manifold.
    Fig 4: Locating Power Brake Booster Vacuum Supply Hose And Crankcase Ventilation Hose Clamps
    G07929437Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the EVAP vapor tube to the EVAP canister purge valve. REFER to QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
    • Attach the EVAP vapor tube to the 2 retainers.
      Fig 5: Locating EVAP Vapor Tube Retainers And EVAP Canister Purge Valve Connector
      G08028880Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the EVAP canister purge valve and throttle body electrical connectors.
    • Attach the wiring harness pin-type retainer to the upper intake manifold.
      Fig 6: Locating EVAP Canister Purge Valve And Throttle Body Electrical Connectors
      G08028879Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the ACL outlet pipe. REFER to INTAKE AIR SYSTEM COMPONENTS - EXPLODED VIEW .