Intake Manifold: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 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 if found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.

1.

Install the gaskets.

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2.

Install the intake manifold and tighten the bolts.
Torque

: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Fig 1: Intake Manifold Bolts Tightening Sequence

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3.

Install the coolant pipe and the bolts.
Torque

: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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4.

Attach the engine wiring harness and vacuum hose retainers.

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5.

Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors and attach the harness and vacuum hose retainers.

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6.
- Install the PCV tube and connect the quick release couplings. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING
- Connect the throttle body electrical connector and wiring harness retainer.

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7.
1. 1.
  
  Position the vacuum harness pressure sensor and install the bolt.
  Torque
  
  : 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
1. 2.
  
  Connect the MAP sensor electrical connector.
1. 3.
  
  Attach the wiring harness and vacuum harness retainers.

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8.

Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors and retainers.

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9.

Connect the vacuum tube quick release coupling. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING

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10.

Install the engine appearance cover bracket and the bolts.
Torque

: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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11.
1. 1.
  
  Connect the PCV tube quick release coupling. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING
1. 2.
  
  Connect the crankcase pressure sensor electrical connector.

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12.
1. 1.
  
  Slide the EVAP purge valve onto the intake manifold mounting tab.
1. 2.
  
  Connect the EVAP purge valve electrical connector.
1. 3.
  
  Connect the EVAP tube quick release coupling. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING .

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13.

Install the following items:
- Refer to: CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) OUTLET PIPE .
- Refer to: AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE LH .
- Refer to: AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE RH .

14.
1. 1.
  
  Slide the engine appearance cover into the retaining bracket.
1. 2.
  
  Install the nuts.
  Torque
  
  : 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

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15.

Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .