Installation Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda B3000. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
NOTE:
- If not secured within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Observe all warnings and cautions and follow all application directions contained on the packaging of the silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
- Apply a drop of silicone gasket and sealant at the four cylinder block-to-cylinder head seams.
- Install the intake manifold gaskets and end seals.
- Position the intake manifold gaskets.
- Position the end seals.
- Position the lower intake manifold.
- Install the lower intake manifold bolts and tighten in the sequence shown.
- Install the push rod for the number three cylinder intake valve.
- Tighten the rocker arm bolts.
- Connect the fuel tube spring lock coupling. See FUEL LINE AND VAPOR LINE QUICK DISCONNECT FITTINGS , .
- Connect the fuel injector electrical connectors
- Connect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor and attach the wiring from the stud bolt.
- Connect the ECT sensor electrical connectors.
- Connect the upper radiator hose, heater hose and coolant bypass hose.
- 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 .