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Intake Manifold - Lower: Installation

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  1. Clean all the sealing surfaces.
  2. Apply a drop of silicone gasket and sealant at the four cylinder block-to-cylinder head seams.
    Fig 1: Applying Silicone Gasket Sealant At Four Cylinder Block-To-Cylinder Head Seams
    G02155037Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the lower intake manifold gaskets and end seals.
    • Position the intake manifold gaskets.
    • Position the intake manifold end seals.
    Fig 2: Installing Gaskets
    G02155038Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the intake manifold. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in two stages:
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).
    Fig 3: Intake Manifold Torque Sequence
    G02155039Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the camshaft position (CMP) sensor. Refer to CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR .
  6. Connect the upper radiator hose.
    • Connect the hose.
    • Reposition the clamp.
    Fig 4: Connecting Upper Radiator Hose
    G02155040Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Connect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor and the degas bottle hose.
    Fig 5: Connecting Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor & Degas Bottle Hose
    G02155041Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the heater hose and the coolant temperature sender (CTS).
    Fig 6: Connecting Heater Hose & Coolant Temperature Sender
    G02155042Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the fuel injection supply manifold and fuel injectors as an assembly.
    • Install the four bolts.
    Fig 7: Installing Fuel Injection Supply Manifold & Fuel Injectors
    G02155043Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Connect the fuel injector electrical connectors.
    Fig 8: Connecting Fuel Injectors
    G02155044Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the fuel injection pressure (IPR) sensor electrical and vacuum connectors.
    Fig 9: Connecting Fuel Injection Pressure Sensor Electrical & Vacuum Connectors
    G02155045Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install both valve covers. Refer to VALVE COVER - RH  or VALVE COVER - LH .
  13. Install the upper intake manifold. Refer to UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  14. Connect the fuel line. Refer to FUEL LINE CONNECTOR .
  15. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. Refer to BLEEDING .
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