Manifold, Intake: Installation: Lower

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Fig 1: Lower Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head Seals

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Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces. Install new lower intake manifold to cylinder head seals (1).

Fig 2: Fuel Rail Bolt Tightening Sequence
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If removed, install the fuel injectors and the fuel rail (1) to the lower intake manifold. Tighten the four bolts in the sequence shown in illustration to 7 N.m (62 in. lbs.). Refer to RAIL, FUEL, INSTALLATION .

Fig 3: Intake Manifold Retaining Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Position the lower intake manifold (1) on the cylinder head surfaces.
Install the manifold attaching bolts and tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).

Fig 4: Injection/Ignition Harness Retainer & Main Wire Harness Retainer
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Engage the main wire harness retainer (2) to the rear of the lower intake manifold.
Engage the injection/ignition harness retainer (1) to the rear of the lower intake manifold.
Connect the fuel injector electrical connectors.

Fig 5: Fuel Supply Line
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Connect the fuel supply hose (1) to the fuel rail inlet. Refer to FITTING, QUICK CONNECT .

Fig 6: Intake Ports, Insulator & Alignment Posts
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Install the insulator (2) to the two alignment posts (3) on top of the LH cylinder head cover.

Fig 7: Upper Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Install the upper intake manifold (1), support brackets and resonator. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, INSTALLATION .
Connect the negative battery cable and tighten nut to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).
Start the engine and check for leaks.