Items 16, 17, and 18: Intake Manifold Installation Note

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Install new intake manifold gaskets.

NOTE: The throttle body and adapter are shown removed for clarity. It is not necessary to remove the throttle body and adapter to remove the intake manifold.

Fig 1: Identifying Installing Bolts And Studs Sequence Of Intake Manifold

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the intake manifold and tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
Connect the throttle body heater hoses.

Fig 2: Connecting Throttle Body Heater Hoses
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