Lower Intake Manifold: Installation

Position the valley stuffer.

NOTE: The lower intake manifold gaskets are reusable. Inspect the gaskets for damage and install new gaskets if necessary.

NOTE: Install new lower intake manifold bolts.

NOTE: Bolts should be hand-started, positions 7-12 first then 1-6.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Intake Manifold Bolts Tightening Sequence

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Install the gaskets, the lower intake manifold, and the bolts. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in two stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
Install the radio ignition interference capacitors.

Fig 2: Installing Radio Ignition Interference Capacitors
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Connect the wiring harness pin type retainer.

Fig 3: Connecting Wiring Harness Pin Type Retainer
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Connect the water temperature indicator sensor electrical connector.

Fig 4: Connecting Water Temperature Indicator Sensor Electrical Connector
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Position the vacuum harness and connect the vacuum hose to the fuel injector pressure regulator.

Fig 5: Connecting Vacuum Hose To Fuel Injector Pressure Regulator
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Connect the eight fuel injector electrical connectors.

Fig 6: Connecting Fuel Injector Electrical Connectors
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Install the generator upper support bracket and the four bolts.

Fig 7: Installing Generator Upper Support Bracket
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Connect the heated water inlet hose, the upper radiator hose and the heated PCV hose.

Fig 8: Connecting Heated Water Inlet Hose, Upper Radiator Hose And Heated PCV Hose
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Connect the engine water bypass return hose.

Fig 9: Connecting Engine Water Bypass Return Hose
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Connect the fuel lines. Refer to FUEL LINE CONNECTORS .
Install the upper intake manifold. Refer to UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD .