Intake Manifold: Installation
- Inspect and install new intake manifold gaskets if necessary.
- Position the intake manifold and connect the PCV hose.
- Attach the KS to the intake manifold and connect the KS electrical connector.
- Install the intake manifold and hand-tighten the 2 intake manifold bolts.
- Install the 5 intake manifold mounting bolts.
- Tighten all 7 bolts to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
- Attach all the wiring harness pin-type retainers to the intake manifold.
- If equipped, connect the swirl control valve sensor electrical connector.
- If equipped, connect the swirl control valve solenoid electrical connector.
- Connect the MAP sensor electrical connector.
- Connect the power brake booster vacuum tube.
- Push the vacuum tube into the quick release fitting.
- Connect the fuel vapor return hose.
- Connect the electronic throttle control electrical connector.
- Connect the EOP switch electrical connector and attach the wire harness retainer to the starter stud bolt.
- Install the oil level indicator and tube. For additional information, refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube .
- Install the lower intake manifold bolt.
- Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
- Install the transaxle fluid indicator.
- Install the front impact severity sensor. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
- Install the ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
NOTE:
The 2 intake manifold bolts differ in length from rest of the bolts and also retain a crash bracket to the intake manifold. The 2 bolts are equipped with an attachment feature that allows them to be loosened but remain attached to the intake manifold. Do not attempt to remove the 2 bolts or the crash bracket from the intake manifold.