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Intake Manifold: Installation

  1. Install the intake manifold onto the cylinder heads.
    NOTE: Replace the gaskets with new ones.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb) 
    Fig 1: Locating Bolts For Tightening
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  2. Connect the fuel hoses.
    Fig 2: Connecting Fuel Hoses
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  3. Connect the connector to the camshaft position sensor.
    Fig 3: Connecting Connector To Camshaft Position Sensor
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  4. Connect the connector to the oil pressure switch.
    Fig 4: Connecting Connector To Oil Pressure Switch
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  5. Connect the connector to the crankshaft position sensor.
    Fig 5: Connecting Connector To Crankshaft Position Sensor
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  6. Connect the knock sensor connector.
    Fig 6: Connecting Knock Sensor Connector
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  7. Connect the connectors to the engine coolant temperature sensor.
    Fig 7: Connecting Connector To Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
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  8. Install the air cleaner case stay RH and engine harness bracket, and connect the engine harness connectors to the bulkhead connectors.
    Fig 8: Installing Air Cleaner Case Stay RH & Engine Harness Bracket
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  9. Connect the brake booster hose.
    Fig 9: Connecting Brake Booster Hose
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  10. Connect the engine coolant hose (A) to the throttle body.
    Fig 10: Connecting Engine Coolant Hose To Throttle Body
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  11. Connect the PCV hose to the intake manifold.
    Fig 11: Connecting PCV Hose To Intake Manifold
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  12. Connect the spark plug cords to the spark plugs.
  13. Install the power steering pump and reservoir tank to bracket.
    1. Install the reservoir tank to bracket.
      Fig 12: Installing Reservoir Tank To Bracket
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    2. Connect the connector to the power steering pump switch.
      Fig 13: Connecting Connector To Power Steering Pump Switch
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    3. Tighten the bolts which install power steering pump bracket.

      Tightening torque: 

      1. 22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 15.9 ft-lb) 
      Fig 14: Locating Bolts For Tightening
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    4. Install the power steering pipes onto the right side intake manifold protector.
      Fig 15: Installing Power Steering Pipe Onto Right Side Intake Manifold Protector
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    5. Install the front side V-belt. Refer to INSTALLATION , V-Belt.
    6. Install the resonator chamber.

    Tightening torque: 

    1. 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.6 ft-lb) 
    Fig 16: Installing Resonator Chamber
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  14. Connect the accelerator cable (A).
  15. Connect the cruise control cable (B). (With cruise control models)
    Fig 17: Connecting Accelerator & Cruise Control Cable
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  16. Install the air intake duct and air cleaner case. Refer to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct and INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case.
  17. Connect the connector to the fuel pump relay.
    Fig 18: Connecting Connector To Fuel Pump Relay
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  18. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
    Fig 19: Connecting Battery Ground Cable To Battery
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