Intake Manifold Assembly: Assembly

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Position a new lower intake manifold gasket and the upper intake manifold on the lower intake manifold and loosely install the bolts.

Fig 1: Positioning A New Lower Intake Manifold Gasket And Upper Intake Manifold On Lower Intake Manifold
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Tighten the bolts in two stages, using the sequence shown.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Fig 2: Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Lubricate the new O-ring seals with engine oil.

Fig 3: Lubricating New O-Ring Seals With Engine Oil
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Install the fuel injector supply manifold.
- Position the fuel injection supply manifold.
- Install the four bolts.
Fig 4: Installing Fuel Injection Supply Manifold
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Install the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.

Fig 5: Installing Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
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