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 if found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.NOTE: Clean the sealing surfaces with metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Inspect the mating surfaces.
Using new gaskets, install the intake manifold.
- Install the 4 fuel rail bolts.
- Position the heater hoses and attach the heater hose retainer.
- Attach the 4 wiring harness retainers to the rear of the intake manifold.
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NOTE: The 4 LH fuel injector electrical connectors are shown, the 4 RH fuel injector electrical connectors are similar.
Connect the 8 fuel injector electrical connectors.
- Install the LH and RH fuel rail insulators.
- Connect the vacuum tube to the intake manifold.
- Connect the fuel supply tube. For additional information, refer to the quick connect coupling procedure in FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION
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- Install the crankcase ventilation tube. For additional information, refer to the quick connect coupling procedure in FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION
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- Connect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) purge valve tube and electrical connector. For additional information, refer to the quick connect coupling procedure in FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Connect the TB
electrical connector.
- Install the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .