Intake Manifold: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

Using new gaskets, install the intake manifold and tighten the 8 bolts in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Intake Manifold And Bolts Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position back the turbocharger wastegate regulating valve solenoid and install the push pin.

Fig 2: Locating Turbocharger Wastegate Regulating Valve Solenoid And Push Pin
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the turbocharger wastegate regulating valve solenoid hose and wire retainer to the intake manifold.

Fig 3: Locating Turbocharger Wastegate Regulating Valve Solenoid Hose And Wire Retainer From Intake Manifold
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the engine appearance cover bracket and 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Position back the EVAP canister purge valve and install the bolt. Connect the MAP sensor and the EVAP canister purge valve electrical connectors.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Locating EVAP Canister Purge Valve Electrical Connectors And Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the brake booster hose to the intake manifold. Connect the EVAP hose to the intake manifold. For additional information, REFER to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .

Fig 5: Locating Brake Booster Hose From Intake Manifold
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the PCV tube quick connect electrical connector. Connect the PCV tube quick connect couplings to the intake manifold. For additional information, REFER to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .

Fig 6: Locating PCV Tube Quick Connect Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the TB electrical connector.
- Attach the TB electrical connector wiring harness pin-type retainer to the TB.
  
  Fig 7: Locating TB Electrical Connector Wiring Harness Retainer
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the CAC-to-TB pipe and tighten the clamp.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  
  Fig 8: Locating Charge Air Cooler-To-Throttle Body Pipe And Clamp
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the RH ACL pipe-to-turbocharger pipe and the ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Intake Air System Components - Exploded View, 3.5L in INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
Install the engine appearance cover.