Upper Intake Manifold: Installation

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Clean all the sealing surfaces.
Inspect the upper intake manifold gaskets. Replace if required.

Fig 1: Inspecting Gaskets
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Install the upper intake manifold. Install the bolts in the sequence shown.
- Tighten the bolts in two stages.
  - Stage 1: Tighten hand tight.
  - Stage 2: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 2: Upper Intake Manifold Bolt Torque Sequence
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Connect the radio suppressor and the spark plug holder.

Fig 3: Connecting Radio Suppressor & Spark Plug Holder
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Connect the wire harness retaining clip.

Fig 4: Connecting Wire Harness Retaining Clip
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Connect the electrical connector and vacuum tube to the vacuum regulator solenoid and the vacuum tube to the intake manifold.

Fig 5: Connecting Electrical Connector & Vacuum Tube To Vacuum Regulator Solenoid & Connecting Vacuum Tube To Intake Manifold.
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Connect the vacuum hose to the EGR valve.

Fig 6: Connecting Vacuum Hose To EGR Valve
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Connect the EGR tube to the EGR valve.

Fig 7: Connecting EGR Tube To EGR Valve.
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Connect the PCV tube to the upper intake manifold.

Fig 8: Connecting PCV Tube To Upper Intake Manifold
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Install the upper intake manifold support bracket.

Fig 9: Installing Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket
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Connect the engine wiring harness to the intake manifold support bracket.

Fig 10: Connecting Engine Wiring Harness To Intake Manifold Support Bracket
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Connect the IAC and TP sensor electrical connectors.

Fig 11: Connecting IAC & TP Sensor Electrical Connectors
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Connect the evaporative emissions return tube and the vacuum hose.

Fig 12: Connecting Evaporative Emissions Return Tube & Vacuum Hose
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Position the accelerator cable bracket and install the bolts.

Fig 13: Installing Accelerator Cable Bracket
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Connect the accelerator control cable, speed control cable and the throttle return spring.

Fig 14: Connecting Accelerator Control Cable, Speed Control Cable & Throttle Return Spring
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Install the snow shield.

Fig 15: Installing Snow Shield
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Install the air cleaner assembly and the air cleaner outlet tube.
Connect the battery ground cable.