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Intake Manifold: Installation

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  1. Install the intake manifold and gaskets, tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 1: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Intake Manifold Bolts
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  2. NOTE: The O-ring is to be installed on the top of the thermostat.
    Fig 2: Installing Water Thermostat And O-Ring
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  3. Install the water thermostat and the O-ring.
    • Install a new O-ring as necessary.
  4. Install the water outlet adapter.
    Fig 3: Installing Water Outlet Adapter
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  5. Connect the water temperature indicator sender.
    Fig 4: Connecting Water Temperature Indicator Sender
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  6. Position the engine harness and attach to the intake manifold in two locations.
    Fig 5: Installing Engine Harness And Attaching It To Intake Manifold
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  7. Connect the heater hose.
    Fig 6: Connecting Heater Hose
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  8. Install the generator.
    Fig 7: Installing Generator
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  9. Connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Connecting Electrical Connector
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  10. Connect the battery lead.
    Fig 9: Connecting Battery Lead
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  11. Install the generator support brace.
    Fig 10: Installing Generator Support Brace
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  12. Install the ignition coils.
    Fig 11: Installing Ignition Coils
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  13. Install the fuel injection supply manifold and fuel injectors as an assembly.
    Fig 12: Installing Fuel Injection Supply Manifold And Fuel Injectors As An Assembly
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  14. Install four studs.
    Fig 13: Installing Studs
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  15. Position the vacuum harness and connect to the climate control vacuum supply hoses.
    Fig 14: Installing Vacuum Harness And Connecting To Climate Control Vacuum Supply Hoses
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  16. Connect the ignition coils and the fuel injectors.
    Fig 15: Connecting Ignition Coils And Fuel Injectors
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  17. Connect the fuel charging ground wire.
    Fig 16: Connecting Fuel Charging Ground Wire
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  18. Connect the fuel pressure sensor electrical connector and the vacuum hose.
    Fig 17: Connecting Fuel Pressure Sensor Electrical Connector And Vacuum Hose
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  19. Install the throttle body and adapter as an assembly.
    Fig 18: Installing Throttle Body And Adapter As An Assembly
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  20. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 19: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Bolts
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  21. Connect the throttle position sensor (TPS) electrical connector.
    Fig 20: Connecting Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Electrical Connector
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  22. Connect the main vacuum supply to the base of the throttle body adapter.
    Fig 21: Connecting Main Vacuum Supply To Base Of Throttle Body Adapter
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  23. Connect the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector.
    Fig 22: Connecting Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve Electrical Connector
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  24. Connect the vacuum hose to the EGR valve.
    Fig 23: Connecting Vacuum Hose To EGR Valve
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  25. Connect the hose to the PCV valve.
    Fig 24: Connecting Hose To PCV Valve
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  26. Connect the PCV hose to the base of the throttle body assembly.
    Fig 25: Connecting PCV Hose To Base Of Throttle Body Assembly
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  27. Connect the EGR tube to the EGR valve.
    Fig 26: Connecting EGR Tube To EGR Valve
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  28. Install the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid bracket.
    Fig 27: Installing EGR Vacuum Regulator Solenoid Bracket
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  29. Connect the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid vacuum supply.
    Fig 28: Connecting EGR Vacuum Regulator Solenoid Vacuum Supply
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  30. Connect the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid electrical connector.
    Fig 29: Connecting EGR Vacuum Regulator Solenoid Electrical Connector
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  31. Connect the hoses to the differential pressure feedback EGR transducer.
    Fig 30: Connecting Hoses To Differential Pressure Feedback EGR Transducer
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  32. Connect the differential pressure feedback EGR electrical connector.
    Fig 31: Connecting Differential Pressure Feedback EGR Electrical Connector
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  33. Connect the evaporative emissions return line.
    Fig 32: Connecting Evaporative Emissions Return Line
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  34. Install the breather tube.
    Fig 33: Installing Breather Tube
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  35. Position the cables and install the bracket.
    Fig 34: Installing Bracket
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  36. Connect the accelerator cable, speed control actuator cable and the return spring.
    Fig 35: Connecting Accelerator Cable, Speed Control Actuator Cable And Return Spring
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  37. Connect the upper radiator hose.
    Fig 36: Connecting Upper Radiator Hose
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  38. Connect the upper radiator hose to the water outlet adapter.
    Fig 37: Connecting Upper Radiator Hose To Water Outlet Adapter
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  39. Connect the fuel line. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  40. Install the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  41. Refill the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING or SUPERCHARGER COOLING .