Manifold, Intake: Installation: Upper

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Fig 1: Fuel Rail Bolt Tightening Sequence

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NOTE:

Prior to installing the upper intake manifold, verify that the four fuel rail bolts were not inadvertently loosened. The bolts must tightened in the sequence shown in illustration to 7 N.m (62 in. lbs.). Refer to RAIL, FUEL, INSTALLATION .

Fig 2: Intake Ports, Insulator & Alignment Posts

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Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces. Install new upper to lower intake manifold seals (1).
NOTE:
Make sure the fuel injectors and wiring harnesses are in the correct position so that they don't interfere with the upper intake manifold installation.
If removed, install the insulator (2) to the two alignment posts (3) on top of the LH cylinder head cover.

Fig 3: Upper Intake Attaching Bolts, Locating Posts & Holes
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Lift and hold the seven upper intake attaching bolts (1) clear of the mating surface. Back the bolts out slightly or if required, use an elastic band to hold the bolts clear of the mating surface.
Position the upper intake manifold (1) onto the lower intake manifold so that the two locating posts (2) on the upper intake manifold align with corresponding holes (3) in the lower intake manifold.

Fig 4: Upper Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Install the seven upper intake manifold attaching bolts. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).

Fig 5: Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket, Stud & Fasteners
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Install two nuts (1) to the upper intake manifold support bracket (5). Tighten the nuts (1) to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.) and tighten the studbolt (2) to 20 N.m (177 in. lbs.)
Engage the wire harness retainer (3) to the studbolt (2).
Engage the wire harness retainer (4) to the upper intake manifold support bracket (5).

Fig 6: Nuts, Stud Retainers & Upper Intake Manifold Support Brackets
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Install two upper intake manifold support brackets (2) with two studbolts (3) and two nuts (1). Tighten the studbolts (3) to 20 N.m (177 in. lbs.) and tighten the nuts (1) to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).

Fig 7: Heater Core Return Tube & Nut
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Install the nut (2) to the support bracket of the heater core return tube (1) and tighten to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).

Fig 8: MAP Sensor, ETC, PCV Hose, Brake Booster Vacuum Hose, EVAP Vapor Purge Line, Clip & Wire Harness Retainer
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Connect the following hoses to the upper intake manifold:
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) (3)
- vapor purge (6)
- brake booster (2)
Connect the electrical connectors to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor (1) and the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) (7).
Secure the ETC harness to the clip (7) on the throttle body and engage the wire harness retainers (4 and 5) to the upper intake manifold near the MAP sensor.

Fig 9: Resonator, Electrical Connector, Push Pin & Clamp
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Install the resonator (1). Refer to RESONATOR, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION .

Fig 10: Engine Cover
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Connect the negative battery cable and tighten nut to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).
Start and run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
Install the engine cover (1).