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Intake Manifold: Installation: Installation

  1. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD 
    1. Set 2 new intake manifold to head gaskets on each cylinder head.
      NOTE:
      • Align the port holes of the gaskets and cylinder head.
      • Make sure that the gaskets are installed in the correct direction.
    2. Set the intake manifold on the cylinder head.
    3. Install and tighten the 6 bolts and 4 nuts uniformly in several steps (w/o Fuel Hose Protector).
      Fig 1: Location of Intake Manifold Bolt And Nuts
      GTY250562Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

    4. Install and tighten the 6 bolts and 4 nuts uniformly in several steps (w/ Fuel Hose Protector).
      Fig 2: Identifying Intake Manifold & Fasteners
      GTY360417Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

  2. INSTALL FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  3. CONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  4. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE MOUNTING STAY RH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 16
  5. INSTALL INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY 

    NOTICE

    DO NOT apply oil to the bolts listed below: 

    Tightening Part
    Surge Tank and Intake Manifold
    No. 1 Surge Tank Stay and Surge Tank
    Throttle Body Bracket and Surge Tank
    1. Install 3 new air surge tank to intake manifold gaskets to the intake air surge tank.
    2. Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the intake air surge tank assembly with the 4 bolts and 2 nuts.
      Fig 3: Remove The 2 Nuts
      GTY276314Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Bolt 

      Torque: 18 N*m (184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf) 

      Nut 

      Torque: 16 N*m (163 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf) 

    3. Install the throttle body bracket and No. 1 surge tank stay with the 2 bolts.
      Fig 4: Remove The Bolt And Separate The No. 1 Surge Tank Stay
      GTY287074Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

    4. Connect the connector to the intake air control valve assembly.
      Fig 5: Location Of Connector
      GTY121700Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Connect the ventilation hose and vacuum hose.
      Fig 6: Disconnect The Ventilation Hose And Vacuum Hose
      GTY277760Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Connect the 2 water by-pass hoses to the throttle body assembly.
      Fig 7: Location Of Water By-Pass Hoses
      GTY248628Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Connect the vacuum hose clamp and fuel vapor feed hose.
      Fig 8: Disconnect The Vacuum Hose Clamp And Fuel Vapor Feed Hose
      GTY287514Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Connect the throttle body assembly connector and wire harness clamp to the throttle body assembly.
      Fig 9: Location Of Throttle Body Assembly Connector And Wire Harness Clamp
      GTY251161Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    9. Connect the union to connector tube hose.
      Fig 10: Identifying Valve Hose
      GTY261656Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  7. INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK 
    1. Check that there are no fuel leaks from the fuel system after doing any maintenance or repairs. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1 .