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Intake Manifold: Installation

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  1. Inspect and install new intake manifold gaskets, if necessary.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Intake Manifold Gaskets
    G03273523Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    2. NOTE: Engine removed for clarity.
    Fig 2: Installing Intake Manifold
    G03273524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the intake manifold and the five mounting bolts.
  3. Connect the fuel supply tube to the manifold. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  4. Connect the wiring pushpin to the bottom of the intake manifold.
  5. Connect the engine KS connector to the intake manifold and connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Connecting Engine KS Connector To Intake Manifold
    G03273525Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Attach the 42-pin electrical connector to the bracket and connect the vapor purge hose.
    Fig 4: Attaching 42-Pin Connector & Connecting Vapor Purge Hose
    G03273526Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the EGR flange mounting bolts.
    Fig 5: Installing EGR Flange Mounting Bolts
    G03273527Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the fuel hose into the clip.
    Fig 6: Connecting Fuel Hose Into Clip
    G03273528Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the EGR tube bracket bolt.
    Fig 7: Installing EGR Tube Bracket Bolt
    G03273529Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the bracket.
    Fig 8: Installing Bracket
    G03273530Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Position the engine wiring harness and connect the pin-type retainers.
    Fig 9: Connecting Pin-Type Retainers
    G03273531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the engine vacuum harness, brake booster hose and the crankcase breather hose. Connect the coolant hoses.
    Fig 10: Connecting Engine Vacuum Harness, Brake Booster, Crankcase Breather & Coolant Hoses
    G03273532Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the vapor purge hose and the IAC valve electrical connector.
    Fig 11: Connecting Vapor Purge Hose & IAC Valve Connector
    G03273533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the MAP sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Connecting MAP Sensor Connector
    G03273534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Connect the TP sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Connecting TP Sensor Connector
    G03273535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Connect the throttle cables to the intake manifold and the throttle body.
    1. Connect the accelerator cable and speed control cable (if so equipped) into the mounting bracket.
    2. Connect the accelerator cable and speed control cable (if so equipped) onto the throttle linkage.
      Fig 14: Connecting Throttle Cables To Intake Manifold
      G03273536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  18. Install the accelerator control snow shield.
    Fig 15: Installing Accelerator Control Snow Shield
    G03273537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
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