Coolant Crossover and Intake Manifold: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty and 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the intake manifold onto the engine and attach the wiring harness connector onto the back of the intake manifold.
- Using 10 new intake manifold gaskets, install the intake manifold.
- Using 2 new gaskets, position the engine coolant crossover manifold assembly and install the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the intake manifold bolts and tighten in 2 stages in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Connect the heated PCV fitting lower coolant hose.
- Connect the 3 engine wiring harness position retainers to the intake manifold.
- Connect the 5 RH ignition coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
- Attach the 3 wiring harness retainers to the RH valve cover studs.
- Connect the engine control harness electrical connector.
- Connect the middle PCM connector and wiring harness retainer.
- Connect the TP sensor and ETC electrical connectors.
- Connect the vacuum hose and install the vacuum cap on the rear of the intake manifold.
- Position the crankcase ventilation tube and connect the quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
- Connect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge valve electrical connector.
- Connect the EVAP tube quick connect coupling to the EVAP canister purge valve. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
- Connect the PCV tube quick connect coupling to the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
- Connect the 10 fuel injector electrical connectors.
- Connect the IMRC actuator electrical connector.
- Connect the fuel supply tube quick connect coupling to the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
- Connect the heater coolant hose and the heated PCV coolant hose to the coolant crossover assembly.
- Install the generator. For additional information, refer to CHARGING SYSTEM .
- Install the ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
- Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING - GASOLINE ENGINES .
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.