Injector Base Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install the front injector base (A) and the rear injector base (B) with new gaskets (C), and tighten the injector base mounting bolts/nuts (D) in a crisscross pattern in three steps, beginning with the inner nuts
NOTE: The front injector base gasket is different from the rear one Do not mix injector base gasket types

Fig 1: Front Injector Base And Rear Injector Base With Torque Specification
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Connect the knock sensor connector (A), then install the harness holder mounting bolts (B)

Fig 2: Lnock Sensor Connector And Harness Holder Mounting Bolts With Torque Specification
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Install the injectors (see INJECTOR REPLACEMENT )
Install the intake manifold (see INSTALLATION )
Inspect for fuel leaks Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode (do not operate the starter) so the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the fuel line Repeat this operation three times, then check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line