Lower Intake Manifold: Installation

NOTE: Front seal shown in illustration, rear seal similar.

Fig 1: Installing Lower Intake Manifold Front And Rear Seals

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Install the lower intake manifold front and rear seals.
1. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the intake manifold front and rear seal mounting points as shown in illustration.
2. Install the new lower intake manifold front and rear seals.
Install the new intake manifold gaskets.

Fig 2: Installing Intake Manifold Gaskets
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NOTE: The lower intake manifold must be installed within 4 minutes of applying sealant.

Fig 3: Positioning Lower Intake Manifold

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Position the lower intake manifold.
1. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the lower intake manifold mounting points (at the front and rear seal).
2. Position the lower intake manifold.

NOTE: Make sure the bolts are installed in the correct locations.

Fig 4: Installing Long Bolts

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Install the 6 long bolts.
Install the 8 short bolts.

Fig 5: Installing Short Bolts
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Tighten the lower intake manifold bolts in 2 stages in the sequence shown in illustration.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 6: Tightening Lower Intake Manifold Bolts In Sequence
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Connect the IMRC electrical connector.
Connect the upper radiator hose to the lower intake manifold and install the clamp.
Connect the 2 heater hoses to the lower intake manifold.
Install the fuel injection supply manifold. For additional information, refer to FUEL CHARGING & CONTROLS .
Install the coolant bypass tube. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Drain the engine oil.
- Tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
Fig 7: Locating Drain Plug
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NOTE: Tighten the oil filter one-half turn after the gasket makes contact with oil filter housing.