Intake Manifold: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Lincoln MKT. 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.
- 1.
Visually inspect the intake manifold gaskets for nicks, cuts and abrasions. If these conditions are not present, the gaskets may be re-used.
- 2.
Position the intake manifold and connect the crankcase ventilation oil separator tube.- Attach the 2 KS wiring harness retainers to the intake manifold.
- Connect the TB electrical connector and attach the wiring harness retainer to the TB.
- 3.
Install the intake manifold and the 5 bolts.- Tighten in the sequence shown to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Install the vacuum tube into the quick connect coupling.
- 5.
Install the EVAP canister purge valve and EVAP tube assembly.- Install the engine cover mounting pin.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Connect the EVAP canister purge valve electrical connector.
- Connect the EVAP tube to the EVAP canister purge valve and the ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to the quick connect coupling procedure in Fuel System General Information .
- Install the engine cover mounting pin.
- 6.
Connect the FRP sensor and MAP sensor electrical connectors.- Connect the EVAP tube to the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to the quick connect coupling procedure in Fuel System General Information .
- Attach the 2 EVAP tube retainers to the intake manifold.
- Attach the heater hose retaining clip.
- 7.
Connect the CAC outlet tube to the TB.- Tighten the clamp to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Connect the EVAP tube to the CAC outlet tube. For additional information, refer to the quick connect coupling procedure in Fuel System General Information .
- 9.
Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables .