3.7L Engine (Service Information): Manifold-Intake: Installation

Fig 1: Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence (Reverse For Removal)

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1. Install intake manifold gaskets.
2. Install intake manifold.
3. Install intake manifold retaining bolts and tighten in sequence shown in to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
4. Install left and right radio suppressor straps.
5. Install throttle body assembly.
6. Connect throttle cable and speed control cable to throttle body.
7. Install fuel rail.
8. Install ignition coil towers.
9. Position and install heater hoses and tubes onto intake manifold.
10. Install the heater hoses to the heater core and engine front cover.
11. Connect electrical connectors for the following components:
    1. Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
    2. Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
    3. Throttle Position (TPS) Sensor
    4. Coolant Temperature (CTS) Sensor
    5. Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor
    6. Ignition coil towers
    7. Fuel injectors
    Fig 2: Engine Support Tool

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12. Install top oil dipstick tube retaining bolt and ground strap.
13. Install generator.
14. Install the air conditioning compressor.
15. Connect Vapor purge hose, Brake booster hose, Speed control servo hose, Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose.
16. Fill cooling system (Refer to COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
17. Raise engine using engine support fixture (1), special tool # 8534.
    Fig 3: Engine Mount Bolt

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18. Install the right side engine mount to frame bolt (3).
19. Remove engine support fixture, special tool # 8534.
20. Install resonator assembly and air inlet hose.
21. Connect negative cable to battery.