Upper Intake Manifold: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Using a new gasket, install the intake manifold and the 7 bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown in 2 stages in illustration.
  - Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  - Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Intake Manifold Bolts Tightening Sequence
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Attach the 2 wiring harness/coolant tube retainers to the upper intake manifold.
Connect the power brake booster vacuum supply hose and crankcase ventilation hose to the upper intake manifold
Connect the EVAP vapor tube to the EVAP canister vent solenoid. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Attach the pin-type retainer.
Connect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister vent solenoid and throttle body electrical connectors.
- Attach the wiring harness pin-type retainer.
Connect the 2 PCM electrical connectors.
- Attach the 3 wiring harness retainers.
Install the ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
Install the engine appearance cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE APPEARANCE COVER - EXPLODED VIEW .