Intake Manifold: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Fiesta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.

Inspect and install new intake manifold gaskets, if necessary.

Fig 1: Locating Intake Manifold Gaskets
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Install the intake manifold and the 7 bolts.
- Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
Fig 2: Locating Intake Manifold Bolts
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Attach the KS electrical connector to bottom of the intake manifold.
- Attach the 2 wiring harness retainers to the bottom of the intake manifold.
Fig 3: Locating Knock Sensor (KS) Electrical Connector From Bottom Of Intake Manifold
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Position and connect the EVAP canister purge valve tube to the intake manifold.

Fig 4: Locating EVAP Canister Purge Valve Tube From Intake Manifold
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Connect the brake booster vacuum tube to the intake manifold.

Fig 5: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Tube To Intake Manifold
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Install the bolt for the EVAP canister purge valve.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Fig 6: Locating Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve Bolt
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Connect the PCV hose to the intake manifold.

Fig 7: Locating PCV Hose To Intake Manifold
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Connect the TB electrical connector.
- Attach the wiring harness retainer to the TB.
Fig 8: Locating Throttle Body (TB) Electrical Connector
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NOTE: Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine oil.

Fig 9: Identifying Oil Level Indicator Tube And Screw

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Install the oil level indicator and tube and the screw.
- Tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
Install the generator. For additional information, refer to CHARGING SYSTEM .
Install the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING AND CONTROLS - 1.6L .
Connect the crankcase vent tube to the valve cover.
- Attach the 2 crankcase vent tube retainers.
Fig 10: Identifying Crankcase Vent Tube Retainers
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Install the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .