Intake Manifold: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 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.
Position back turbocharger vacuum regulator and install the push pin.
Connect the wire retainer to the intake manifold.
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).
Connect the EVAP hose to the intake manifold. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Install the PCV tube. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Connect the TB electrical connector.
- Attach the TB electrical connector wiring harness pin-type retainer to the TB .
Connect the CAC -to-TB pipe and tighten the clamp.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
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 AND FILTERING .
Install the engine appearance cover.