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Intake Manifold: Installation

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  1. Inspect and install new intake manifold gaskets, if necessary.
    Fig 1: Installing Intake Manifold Gaskets
    G04035388Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the EGR tube.
    Fig 2: Installing EGR Tube
    G04035389Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the PCV hose.
    Fig 3: Installing PCV Hose
    G04035390Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Connect the KS wiring harness.
    Fig 4: Connecting KS Wiring Harness
    G04035391Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. NOTE: Engine removed for clarity.
    NOTE: Be sure to install the bolts in the previously marked locations.
    NOTE: To ease installation of the intake manifold lower center mounting bolt, use a 6-inch long, 5/16-inch diameter hose.
    Fig 5: Installing Intake Manifold And Mounting Bolts
    G04035392Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the intake manifold and the seven mounting bolts.
  7. Install the two oil level indicator tube bolts.
    Fig 6: Installing Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolts
    G04035393Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Reconnect the brake booster tube.
    Fig 7: Connecting Brake Booster Tube
    G04035394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Tighten the fuel injection supply manifold retainers.
    Fig 8: Tightening Fuel Injection Supply Manifold Retainers
    G04035395Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose.
    Fig 9: Installing Fuel Pressure Regulator Vacuum Hose
    G04035396Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the outward intake manifold runner control (IMRC) actuator electrical connector.
    Fig 10: Connecting Outward Intake Manifold Runner Control Actuator Electrical Connector
    G04035397Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the wiring harness and connectors.
    Fig 11: Connecting Wiring Harness And Connectors
    G04035398Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the TMAP sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Connecting TMAP Sensor Electrical Connector
    G04035399Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the evaporative emissions hoses.
    Fig 13: Connecting Evaporative Emissions Hoses
    G04035400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the accelerator cable bracket.
    1. Install the accelerator cable bracket.
    2. Install the accelerator cable and speed control cable (if equipped).
    Fig 14: Installing Accelerator Cable And Speed Control Cable
    G04035401Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Connect the IAC wiring harness and connector.
    Fig 15: Connecting IAC Wiring Harness And Connector
    G04035402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Connect the TP sensor electrical wiring harness and connector.
    Fig 16: Connecting TP Sensor Electrical Wiring Harness And Connector
    G04035403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the air cleaner outlet tube.
    Fig 17: Installing Air Cleaner Outlet Tube
    G04035404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the accelerator control snow shield.
    Fig 18: Installing Accelerator Control Snow Shield
    G04035405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Install the cooling fan motor and shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  21. Install the lower intake bolt.
    Fig 19: Installing Lower Intake Bolt
    G04035406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.