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Intake Manifold Removal and Installation: Installation

NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View if needed during this procedure.
  1. Intake Manifold Base - Install
    Fig 1: Intake Manifold Base Tightening Sequence With Torque Specifications
    GHH320413Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the intake manifold base. Tighten the bolts/nuts in three steps; tighten the bolts/nuts until the bolts/nuts sit on the intake manifold base, tighten the bolts/nuts until the gasket is compressed, tighten the bolts/nuts to specified torque.
    NOTE: Always use a new intake manifold base gasket.
  2. Intake Manifold - Install
    Fig 2: Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence With Torque Specifications
    GHH320414Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the intake manifold. Tighten the bolts/nuts in three steps; tighten the bolts/nuts until the bolts/nuts sit on the intake manifold, tighten the bolts/nuts until the gasket is compressed, tighten the bolts/nuts to specified torque.
    NOTE: Always use a new intake manifold gasket.
  3. Upper Cover - Install
    Fig 3: Intake Manifold Upper Cover Tightening Sequence With Torque Specifications
    GHH320415Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Install the upper cover. Tighten the bolts/nuts in three steps; tighten the bolts/nuts until the bolts/nuts sit on the upper cover, tighten the bolts/nuts until the gasket is compressed, tighten the bolts/nuts to specified torque.
    NOTE: Always use a new gasket.
  4. PCV Hose and Brake Booster Vacuum Hose - Connect
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    		 1. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose (A) and the PCV hose (B).
  5. Throttle Body - Install 
    NOTE: Always use a new throttle body gasket.
  6. EVAP Canister Purge Valve Connector and EVAP Canister Purge Hose - Connect 
  7. Intake Air Duct - Install
    GHH320417Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    		 1. Install the intake air duct.
    NOTE: When you tighten the band, refer to the throttle body removal and installation procedure .

    2. Connect the breather pipe (A).
  8. Air Cleaner - Install 
  9. Injector Control Module - Install 
  10. After Install - Check
    1. After installing, check that all tubes, hoses, and connectors are installed correctly.
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