Intake Manifold: Installation

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Inspect the turbocharger or engine air intake system components and clean, if necessary.
Install the intake manifold and attach the KS electrical connector retainers.

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- Position the intake manifold and install the bolts and tighten in sequence shown.
  Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Connect the crankcase vent oil separator tube quick release coupling to the intake manifold. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING - 2.3L .
Fig 1: Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence
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Install a new EGR inlet tube assembly gasket.

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Position the EGR inlet tube assembly to intake manifold and install the nuts and bolt and tighten in sequence shown.
Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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Attach the coolant hose retainer to the bottom of intake manifold.

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- Install the EGR transducer assembly and the bolt.
  Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
- Install the EGR transducer hoses.
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If equipped, attach the block heater wiring harness retainer to the intake manifold.

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Attach the fuel rail wiring harness retainer to the intake manifold.

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- Connect the wiring harness electrical connectors.
- Attach the wiring harness retainers.
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Position the ground wire and install the bolt and attach the retainers.
Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

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Install the shield and the bolt (Enhanced Hexalobular or TORX PLUS ® Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC as the owner).
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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Position the CAC tube clamp and tighten the clamp.
Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

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Position the coolant hose and bracket and install the bolt.
Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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Install the EVAP canister tube and connect the quick release coupling to the intake manifold. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING - 2.3L .

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Install the following items:
1. Install the EVAP canister purge valve. Refer to: Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve .
2. Install the cowl panel. Refer to: Cowl Panel .
Connect the battery ground. Refer to: BATTERY CABLES - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW 273PS) .
1. 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.
  
  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 grommet aligned with the stud.
3. Press down on the engine appearance cover at the grommet location to attach the grommet onto the stud and install the nuts.
  Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
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Install the suspension support bar and the bolts.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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