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Intake Manifold: Installation

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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.
  1. Visually inspect the intake manifold gaskets for nicks, cuts and abrasions. If these conditions are not present, the gaskets may be re-used.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Intake Manifold Gaskets
    G08028515Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the intake manifold and connect the crankcase ventilation oil separator tube.
    • Attach the 2 KS wiring harness retainers from the intake manifold.
    • Connect the TB electrical connector and attach the wiring harness retainer to the TB.
    Fig 2: Locating Intake Manifold And Crankcase Ventilation Oil Separator Tube
    G08028516Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the intake manifold and the 5 bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
      • Install the vacuum tube into the quick connect coupling.
    Fig 3: Intake Manifold Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G08028517Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the 2 vacuum hoses to the intake manifold.
    • Connect the vacuum tube quick connect coupling. REFER to QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
    • Attach the vacuum hose retainer to the intake manifold.
    Fig 4: Locating Intake Manifold Vacuum Hose Retainer
    G08028512Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Attach the 2 fuel tube retaining clips to the intake manifold.
    Fig 5: Locating Intake Manifold Fuel Tube Retaining Clips
    G08028511Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the EVAP canister purge valve and EVAP tube assembly.
    • Install the engine appearance cover mounting stud.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
      • Connect the EVAP canister purge valve electrical connector.
      • Connect the EVAP tube to the EVAP canister purge valve and the ACL outlet pipe. REFER to QUICK CONNECT COUPLING .
    Fig 6: Locating EVAP Canister Purge Valve And EVAP Tube Assembly
    G08028510Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the FRP sensor and MAP sensor electrical connectors.
    • Attach the 2 EVAP tube retainers to the intake manifold.
    • Attach the heater hose to the retaining clip.
    Fig 7: Locating MAP Sensor Electrical Connectors, Clips And Retainers
    G08028509Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the CAC outlet tube to the TB.
    • Tighten the clamp to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    Fig 8: Identifying Throttle Body Clamp And Connector
    G08028508Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the underbody shield and the 4 retainers.
    Fig 9: Locating Underbody Shield Retainers
    G08030560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Connect the battery ground cable. REFER to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
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