Intake Manifold: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Ford Pickup and 2010 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using new intake manifold gaskets, position the intake manifold and intake manifold vacuum tube as an assembly.
- Using new gaskets, position the engine coolant crossover manifold assembly and install the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Install the 10 intake manifold bolts and tighten in 2 stages in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Connect the engine wiring harness retainer to the rear of the intake manifold.
- Connect the intake manifold vacuum tube to the support bracket and the valve cover stud.
- Connect the brake booster vacuum hose to the intake manifold vacuum tube and position the clamp.
- Position the engine wiring harness and connect the wiring harness retainers to the LH valve cover stud bolts.
- Connect the LH radio ignition interference capacitor electrical connector.
- Connect the LH VCT solenoid electrical connector.
- Connect the TP sensor and electronic acceleration control electrical connectors.
- Connect the 8 fuel injector electrical connectors.
- Connect the 8 ignition coil electrical connectors.
- Connect the fuel rail pressure and temperature sensor electrical connector and vacuum connector.
- Position the ACL
outlet pipe-to- TB
adapter and install the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Connect the crankcase vent tube quick connect coupling to the ACL outlet pipe-to- TB adapter. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
- Connect the fuel supply spring lock coupling to the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
- Position the PCV tube and connect the quick connect couplings. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
- Connect the EVAP tube quick connect coupling to the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
- Connect the heater coolant hose to the engine coolant crossover manifold assembly.
- Connect the upper radiator hose to the thermostat housing.
- Install the generator. For additional information, refer to CHARGING SYSTEM .
- Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
NOTE:
If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.
NOTE:
RH shown in illustration, LH similar.