Upper Intake Manifold: Installation

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Install the new upper intake manifold gaskets.

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NOTE: Do not slide the upper intake manifold across the lower intake manifold during installation. Failure to follow this may result in damage to the upper intake manifold gaskets.
- Remove the cover or tape from the valve covers and lower intake manifold prior to installing the upper intake manifold.
- Install the upper intake manifold and tighten the retainers.
  Torque:
  
  Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
  
  Stage 2: 98 °
Fig 1: Upper Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence
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Install the engine oil level indicator tube bolt, nut and the transmission fluid level indicator tube bolt.
Torque:

Engine oil level indicator tube nut: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Engine oil level indicator tube bolt: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Transmission fluid indicator tube bolt: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

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Connect the coolant hose retainer to the upper intake manifold.

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- Connect the MAP sensor, EP sensor, EGRT sensor and the turbocharger actuator electrical connectors.
- Connect the wiring harness retainers.
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Install the following items:
1. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .
2. Refer to: Cowl Panel .