Intake Manifold: Installation
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- Ensure sealing surfaces are clean. Apply 1/4" (6.4 mm) diameter drop of silicone sealant in 4 corners where intake manifold contacts cylinder head.
- Install intake manifold gasket. Tighten intake manifold gasket end seal bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install intake manifold. Tighten intake manifold bolts to specification in sequence. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Refer to Figure.
- To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Ensure injector holes are clean.
- Lubricate fuel injector "O" rings with engine oil before installing.
- Install fuel injector until firmly seated in port on intake manifold. Install and tighten fuel rail bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install gasket and air intake plenum with bolts finger tight. Loosely install alternator bracket-to-intake manifold bolt and cylinder head-to-intake manifold brace bolts.
- Tighten air intake plenum bolts to specification in sequence. See Figure. Tighten alternator bracket and intake manifold brace bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Use proper procedure when installing fuel lines. Refer to FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTING .
- Fill and bleed cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM BLEEDING .