Repair procedures: Installation

Install the new water gasket (A).
[LH]

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[RH]

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NOTE: Always use a new water gasket.
Connect the water hose (A).

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Install the new intake manifold gasket (A).

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NOTE: Always use a new intake manifold gasket.
Install the intake manifold (A).

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Tighten the intake manifold bolts, in several passes as below.
Tightening torque

1st step (a-h):

3.9 - 5.8 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb.ft, 34.7 - 52.1 lb.in)

2nd step (1 - 8):

26.5 - 31.4 N.m (2.7 - 3.2 kgf.m, 19.5 - 23.1 lb.ft)

Fig 1: Intake Manifold Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install the other parts in the reverse order of removal.
Fill the coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
Start engine and check for leaks.
Recheck engine coolant level.