Intake Manifold Lower Removal/Installation - 3.0L: Installation

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NOTE:

Clean and inspect all mating surfaces.

NOTE:

If the lower intake manifold is not installed within four minutes, remove the sealant and reapply.

Install the intake manifold gaskets and seals.
1. Apply a drop of silicone gasket and sealant at the four cylinder block-to-cylinder head seams.
2. Position the intake manifold gaskets.
3. Position the intake manifold front and rear seals.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Intake Manifold Gaskets And Seals
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Position the lower intake manifold.

Fig 2: Positioning Lower Intake Manifold
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Install the lower intake manifold bolts and tighten in the sequence shown.

Fig 3: Sequence Of Lower Intake Manifold Bolts -- With Torque Specifications
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Install the push rod for the number three cylinder intake valve.
Tighten the rocker arm.

Fig 4: Tightening Rocker Arm - With Torque Specifications
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NOTE:
- Lubricate the new O-ring seals with clean engine oil.
Install new O-ring seals on the fuel injectors and install the fuel injectors.

Fig 5: Installing New O-Ring Seals On Fuel Injectors And Fuel Injectors
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Install the fuel injection supply manifold and the fuel injectors as an assembly.
- Position the injectors and the fuel injection supply manifold.
- Install the four bolts.
  
  Fig 6: Installing Bolts - With Torque Specifications
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Connect the fuel line. See FUEL LINE AND VAPOR LINE QUICK DISCONNECT FITTINGS .
Connect the fuel injector electrical connectors

Fig 7: Connecting Fuel Injector Electrical Connectors
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Connect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor and attach the wiring from the stud bolt.

Fig 8: Connecting Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
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Connect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor and coolant temperature sender electrical connectors.

Fig 9: Connecting Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor And Coolant Temperature Sender Electrical Connectors
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Connect the upper radiator hose, heater hose and coolant bypass hose.

Fig 10: Connecting Upper Radiator Hose, Heater Hose And Coolant Bypass Hose
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Install both valve covers. See VALVE COVER -- (RH) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L and VALVE COVER -- (LH) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L .
Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT - 3.0L .