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Intake Manifold Assembly: Installation

  1. Install the cylinder head plate to the cylinder head.
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  2. Install the fuel pipe protector stay.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)

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  3. Set a new gasket and install the intake manifold assembly.
    NOTE:

    Be careful not to let the engine wiring harness be caught by the parts. 

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

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  4. Set a new gasket, and install the stud bolts using TORX® E5.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

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  5. Temporarily attach the EGR pipe No. 2 and tighten it in order of (1)→(2)→(3).

    Tightening torque: 

    9 N.m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.6 ft-lb)

    Fig 1: EGR Pipe No. 2 Nuts Tightening Sequence
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  6. Install the PCV hose. Ref. to EMISSION CONTROL (AUX. EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES) (H4DOTC)>PCV HOSE>INSTALLATION
  7. Install the harness stay.

    Tightening torque: 

    6.4 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 4.7 ft-lb)

  8. Install the clip (A) and clip (B) to the harness stay.
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  9. Connect the connector (A).
  10. Install the clip (B) and clip (C).
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  11. Install the clip (C) and clip (D).
  12. Connect the fuel delivery pipe (B). Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE B) 
  13. Connect the connector (A).
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  14. Install the fuel pipe protector No. 2.

    Tightening torque: 

    19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)

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  15. Install the fuel pipe protector No. 1.

    Tightening torque: 

    25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)

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  16. Set the engine wiring harness and secure the engine wiring harness to the bracket with the claw.
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  17. Install the engine wiring harness to the clip (A), and connect the connector (B).
  18. Connect the connector (C) and connector (D) in numerical order shown in figure.
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  19. Secure the battery cable assembly with the claw (B) and clip (A).
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  20. Secure the battery cable assembly with the clip (A).
  21. Connect the connector (B), connector (C) and terminal (D).

    Tightening torque: 

    15.5 N.m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.4 ft-lb)

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  22. Install the V-belt cover.
    NOTE:
    • Check the grommet for peel-off or disengagement. 
    • Be careful not to deform the bracket during installation. 

    Tightening torque: 

    7 N.m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)

  23. Connect the evaporation hose (E).
  24. Install the fuel delivery tube clamp (D).
  25. Connect the fuel delivery tube (C). Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE A) 
  26. Connect the connector (A) and connector (B).
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  27. Connect the PCV pipe assembly to the intake duct No. 1, and lock it.
    CAUTION:
    • Make sure there are no damage or dust on connections. If necessary, clean the seal surface of the pipe. 
    • Confirm that the connections are secure. 
    NOTE:

    It is possible to install with the spring locked. 

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  28. Connect the vacuum hose.
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  29. Install the PCV pipe to the intake manifold assembly.
  30. Connect the connector (C) and secure it with the clip (D).
  31. Connect the connector (A) and secure it with clip (B).
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  32. Install the throttle body. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>THROTTLE BODY>INSTALLATION 
  33. Install the intake duct No. 2. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intake Duct>INSTALLATION>INTAKE DUCT NO. 2
  34. Install the intercooler. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>INTERCOOLER>INSTALLATION
  35. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
  36. Install the fuel filler cap, and close the fuel filler lid.