Intake Manifold (Unit Repair): Installation

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Install intake manifold studs in cylinder head.
Torque:

Intake Manifold-to-Cylinder Head Studs: 6 N.m (60 in-lbs)

Fig 1: Installing Intake Manifold Studs In Cylinder Head
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Install a new intake manifold gasket onto intake manifold (if necessary).
Install intake manifold.
Install intake manifold bolts and nuts. Tighten by starting from center bolt and working outward.
Torque:

Intake Manifold-to-Cylinder Head Bolts: 10 N.m (89 in-lbs)

Torque:

Intake Manifold-to-Cylinder Head Nuts: 10 N.m (89 in-lbs)

Fig 2: Installing Intake Manifold
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Install fuel rail assembly.
Install fuel rail stud.
Torque:

Fuel Rail Bracket Stud: 10 N.m (89 in-lbs)

Fig 3: Installing Fuel Rail Assembly
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Install new throttle body studs (if equipped).
Torque:

Throttle Body Studs-to-Cylinder Head: 6 N.m (60 in-lbs)

Fig 4: Installing New Throttle Body Studs
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Install throttle body, gasket may be reused if not damaged.
Torque:

Throttle Body Nuts: 10 N.m (89 in-lbs)
Install knock sensor connector onto intake manifold.

Fig 5: Installing Throttle Body
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