Intake Manifold - Upper: Installation

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Clean and inspect sealing surfaces. Gaskets can be reused, if free of cuts or tears.
NOTE: Make sure fuel injectors and wiring harnesses are in correct position to not interfere with upper manifold installation.
Position upper manifold onto lower manifold (Figure).
Install manifold attaching bolts and tighten in sequence shown in (Fig 1) to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).

Fig 1: Tightening Upper Intake Manifold Bolts In Sequence

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Tighten upper fastener at throttle body support bracket.
Connect speed control servo, PCV (Figure), brake booster, and vapor purge hoses.
Connect electrical connectors to the following components:
- Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
- Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Sensor
- Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor
Install throttle cable bracket.
Connect throttle and speed control cables to bracket and throttle arm.
Install air inlet resonator and inlet tube. Connect Inlet Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor connector.
Connect negative cable to battery remote jumper terminal.