Upper Intake Manifold: Installation

All engines 

1. Using new gaskets, install the upper intake manifold and the 6 bolts.
   • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 1: Installing Upper Intake Manifold Bolts In Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
2. Install the upper intake manifold short support bracket bolt.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
3. If equipped, attach the cylinder block heater wiring harness retainer to the upper intake manifold.
4. Attach all the wiring harness retainers to the upper intake manifold.
5. Connect the PCV tube to the PCV valve.

Early build engines 

6. Connect the heated PCV electrical connector.
7. Install the upper intake manifold long support bracket bolt.
   • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

All engines 

8. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose to the intake manifold.
9. Connect the EVAP tube to the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
10. Connect the TB electrical connector.
11. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.5L article.