Intake Manifold Removal and Installation: Installation

Install the intake manifold. Tighten the bolts and nuts sequentially in three steps. Always use a new intake manifold gasket.
Specified Torque

8 x 1.25 mm: 22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)

Fig 1: Upper Cover Mounting Bolts And Nuts Installing Sequence With Torque Specifications
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Install the upper cover (A). Tighten the bolts and nuts sequentially in three steps. Always use a new gasket.
Specified Torque

6 x 1.0 mm: 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.9 lbf.ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Cover
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Connect the water bypass hoses (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Water Bypass And EVAP Canister Hoses, MAP Sensor, Throttle Actuator And EVAP Canister Purge Valve Connector
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Connect the MAP sensor connector (B), the throttle actuator connector (C), the EVAP canister purge valve connector (D), and the EVAP canister hoses (E).
Connect the IMT actuator connector (A), the brake booster vacuum hose (B), and the PCV hose (C).

Fig 4: Identifying IMT Actuator Connector, Brake Booster Vacuum Hose And PCV Hose
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Install the intake air duct (A), then connect the breather pipe (B).
NOTE: When tightening the screw of the hose band (C), align the edge of the hose band (D) with the mark (E) painted on the hose band. If you tighten the screw over the mark, replace the hose band.

Fig 5: Identifying Intake Air Duct, Breather Pipe, Screw, Hose Band And Painted Mark On Hose Band
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Install the engine cover.

Fig 6: Installing Engine Cover
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Clean up any spilled engine coolant.
After installation, check that all tubes, hoses, and connectors are installed correctly.
Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system (see step 8 under COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).