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Lower Intake Manifold: Installation

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    NOTE: Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces. Install new gaskets.
  1. Position the lower intake manifold.
  2. Connect the fuel charging wiring harness electrical connector.
  3. Connect the fuel rail pressure and temperature sensor electrical connector and vacuum tube.
  4. CAUTION: Make sure that the fuel tube coupling clicks into place when installing the tube. To make sure that the fuel tube is fully seated, pull on the tube.
    NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the end of the tube before inserting a tube into the connector.
    Fig 1: Installing Quick Connect Coupling Onto Tube
    G03883090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Connect the fuel tube to the fuel rail.
  6. Connect the fuel tube redundant clip.
    Fig 2: Connecting Fuel Tube Redundant Clip
    G04655618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  8. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .