Intake Manifold Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install the intake manifold Tighten the mounting bolts and nuts sequentially in three steps Always use a new intake manifold gasket
Specified Torque

8 x 1 25 mm 22 N m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Manifold Cover Mounting Bolts And Nuts Tightening Sequence
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Install the upper cover Tighten the mounting bolts and nuts sequentially in three steps Always use a new gasket
Specified Torque

6 x 1 0 mm 12 N m (1 2 kgf m, 8 7 lbf ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Intake Manifold Cover Mounting Bolts And Nuts Tightening Sequence
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Connect the PCV hose (A) and the IMT actuator connector (B)

Fig 3: Identifying PCV Hose And IMT Actuator Connector
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Connect the throttle actuator connector (A), the EVAP canister purge valve connector (B), the water bypass hoses (C), the EVAP canister hose (D), the brake booster vacuum hose (E), and the vacuum hose (F)

Fig 4: Identifying Throttle Actuator Connector, EVAP Canister Purge Valve Connector And Water Bypass Hoses
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Install the intake air duct (A), then connect the breather pipe (B) and the MAP sensor connector (C)

Fig 5: Identifying Intake Air Duct, Breather Pipe And MAP Sensor Connector
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Clean up any spilled engine coolant
After installation, check that all tubes, hoses, and connectors are installed correctly
Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater valve open (see step 9 on COOLANT REPLACEMENT )
Install the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT )