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Fuel Injected

Figure 2: EFI Shown, SC Similar:





Lower Intake Manifold
Tighten the bolts in numerical sequence to the following specifications in two (2) separate steps:
Step 1 11 N-m (8 lb-ft)
Step 2 15 N-m (11 lb-ft)





Upper Intake Manifold
Tighten in sequence in three (3) steps starting with the four center bolts to the following specifications:
Step 1 10 N-m (8 lb-ft)
Step 2 20 N-m (15 lb-ft)
Step 3 32 N-m (24 lb-ft)