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Items 92-94: Intake Manifold Assembly Note

  1. Install new intake manifold gaskets.
    Fig 1: Installing Intake Manifold Gaskets
    G01528340Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. NOTE: The throttle body and adapter are shown removed for clarity. It is not necessary to remove the throttle body and adapter to remove the intake manifold.
    Fig 2: Intake Manifold Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G01528341Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the intake manifold and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
  4. Connect the throttle body heater hose.
    Fig 3: Connecting Throttle Body Heater Hose
    G01528342Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. NOTE: RH is shown, LH is similar.
    Fig 4: Installing Radio Interference Capacitor
    G01528343Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the radio interference capacitor and the nut.