Lower 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 is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.

Using new intake manifold and thermostat housing gaskets, install the lower intake manifold and the 10 bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown below to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Install the 2 thermostat housing-to-lower intake manifold bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Connect the fuel supply tube-to-fuel rail quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to the QUICK CONNECT COUPLING procedure.
Connect the 6 fuel injector electrical connectors.
Install the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & INTAKE AIR FILTERING SYSTEM .
Install the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .