Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- If removed, install the throttle body. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.5L.
- Install the upper intake manifold gaskets.
- Install the upper intake manifold.
- Install the right upper intake manifold bolts and the stud.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts and the stud to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the EGR valve. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.5L.
- Install the MAP sensor bracket and the sensor. Refer to Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.5L.
- Install the EVAP canister purge solenoid valve. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.5L.
- Install the ignition coil bracket with the coils. Refer to Ignition Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.5L.
- Install the following wiring harnesses to the retainers:
- Engine wiring harness
- Left side spark plug wire harness
- CMP sensor wiring harness
- Install the left side spark plug wires to the spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Wire Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.5L.
- Install the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.5L.
- Connect the electrical connectors to the following:
- EVAP canister purge valve
- Electronic throttle control
- IAT sensor
- MAF sensor
- EGR valve
- Install the vacuum hoses to the following:
- Heater and A/C source
- Brake booster
- Manifold vacuum source
- EVAP canister purge valve
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LX9) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LZ9) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) in Engine Cooling.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.