Intake Manifold: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-150. 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 turbocharger vacuum regulator and install the push pin.

Fig 2: Locating Push Pin And Turbocharger Vacuum Regulator
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the wire retainer to the intake manifold.

Fig 3: Locating Wire Retainer On 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 MAP Sensor And EVAP Canister Purge Valve Electrical Connectors
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the EVAP hose to the intake manifold. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .

Fig 5: Locating Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Hose At Intake Manifold
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the PCV tube. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .

Fig 6: Identifying PCV Tube
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 And 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 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Install the engine appearance cover.