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Intake Manifold: Installation

  1. Inspect and install new intake manifold gaskets if necessary.
  2. Fig 1: Locating Intake Manifold Gaskets
    GF0039253Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the intake manifold and connect the PCV hose.
  4. Attach the KS to the intake manifold and connect the KS electrical connector.
  5. 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.
  6. Install the intake manifold and hand-tighten the 2 intake manifold bolts.
  7. Fig 2: Identifying Bolts
    GF0043074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the 5 intake manifold mounting bolts.
    • Tighten all 7 bolts to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
  9. Fig 3: Identifying Bolts
    GF0043075Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Attach all the wiring harness pin-type retainers to the intake manifold.
  11. If equipped, connect the swirl control valve sensor electrical connector.
  12. If equipped, connect the swirl control valve solenoid electrical connector.
  13. Connect the MAP sensor electrical connector.
  14. Connect the power brake booster vacuum tube.
    • Push the vacuum tube into the quick release fitting.
  15. Fig 4: Locating Power Brake Booster Vacuum Tube And Quick Release Locking Ring
    GF0024064Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Connect the fuel vapor return hose.
  17. Connect the electronic throttle control electrical connector.
  18. Connect the EOP switch electrical connector and attach the wire harness retainer to the starter stud bolt.
  19. Install the oil level indicator and tube. For additional information, refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube .
  20. Install the lower intake manifold bolt.
    • Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
  21. Fig 5: Locating Lower Intake Manifold Bolt
    GF0039241Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the transaxle fluid indicator.
  23. Install the front impact severity sensor. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
  24. Install the ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.