Upper Intake Manifold: Installation

Inspect intake manifold gasket and replace if necessary. Install intake manifold and 5 mounting bolts. Tighten bolts evenly to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.

Tighten upper intake manifold bolts evenly in sequence in 2 passes. See Fig 1. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.

Fig 1: Upper Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence (2.5L)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Reinstall upper intake manifold using NEW gasket. Tighten upper intake manifold bolts evenly in crisscross pattern in 2 passes. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.