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Intake Manifold Assembly: Installation

  1. Connect the fuel delivery tube (B). Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE A) .
  2. Connect the fuel delivery pipe (A). Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE B) .
  3. Install the clip (C) to the fuel pipe.
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  4. Connect the fuel delivery pipe. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>INSTALLATION>QUICK CONNECTOR CONNECTION (TYPE C) .
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  5. Install the cylinder head plate.
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  6. 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)

    • RH side
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    • LH side
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  7. Install the fuel delivery tube.
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  8. Install the fuel pipe protector.

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  9. Place the engine wiring harness and attach the engine wiring harness to the clip (D).
  10. Connect terminal (C) and connector (B) to the main fuse box.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

  11. Connect connector (A) to ECM. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM)>INSTALLATION .
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  12. Secure the engine wiring harness to the bracket with claw (B), and secure the battery cable assembly with claw (A).
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  13. Connect the connector (A).
  14. Hold the engine wiring harness with a new clip (B).
    NOTE: Install the clip while aligning the alignment mark of the engine wiring harness.
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  15. Secure the battery cable assembly with the claw (D) and clip (C).
  16. Install the engine wiring harness to the clip (B), and connect the connector (A).
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  17. Connect the connector (A) and connector (B).
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  18. Secure the battery cable assembly with the clip (A) and clip (B).
  19. Connect the connector (C), connector (D), and the terminal (E).

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  20. Set a new gasket, and install the stud bolts (B) using TORX® E8.

    Tightening torque: 

    5 N.m (0.5 kgf-m, 3.7 ft-lb)

  21. Install the nut (A) securing the EGR cooler.

    Tightening torque: 

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

  22. Tighten the bolt (C) which secures the EGR cooler.

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  23. Connect the connector (A).
  24. Install the fuel delivery tube clamp (B).
  25. Install the clip (C).
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  26. Connect the connector (A).
  27. Connect the evaporation hose (B).
  28. Connect the PCV hose No. 1 (C).
  29. Secure the fuel pipe with the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 

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

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  30. When the engine coolant remains before removing the intake manifold assembly
    1. Install the throttle body. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>THROTTLE BODY>INSTALLATION .
  31. When the engine coolant has been drained before removing the intake manifold assembly
    1. Connect the connector (A) and connect the preheater hoses (B).
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  32. Install the air intake boot. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR INTAKE BOOT>INSTALLATION .
  33. Install the collector cover. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>COLLECTOR COVER>INSTALLATION .
  34. Install the battery. Ref. to STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEMS (H4DO)>BATTERY>INSTALLATION .
  35. If the fuel delivery tube is disconnected, perform the following work.
    1. Install the fuel filler cap, and close the fuel filler lid.