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Intake Manifold: Installation

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  1. NOTE: Make sure the KS wiring connectors are properly routed and not trapped behind the intake manifold while installing the intake manifold.

    • Connect the crankcase vent oil separator tube.

    • Install the intake manifold and the bolts finger tight.

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  2. Install the bottom intake manifold mounting bolt finger tight.
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  3. Tighten the intake manifold bolts in sequence shown.

    Torque 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

    Fig 1: Intake Manifold Bolts Tightening Sequence
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  4. Connect the brake vacuum tube to the intake manifold.
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  5. Connect the EVAP canister purge valve tube quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
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  6. Connect the throttle body electrical connector and attach the wire harness retainers.
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  7. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
    • Attach the wiring harness connector retainer.

    • Attach the wiring harness retainer.

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    • Attach the KS wiring harness connector retainers.

    • Attach the wiring harness retainer.

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  8. If equipped, install the underbody shield and the retainers.
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  9. NOTE: Lubricating the grommets with silicone grease will aid in the installation of the engine appearance cover, and any future removal and installation of the cover.

    1. Lubricate each grommet with silicone grease.

      Material Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound / XG-3-A (ESE-M1C171-A)

    2. Position the engine appearance cover onto engine with the grommets aligned with the studs.
    3. Press down on the engine appearance cover at each grommet location to attach the grommets onto the studs.

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