Items 12-8: Lower Intake Manifold And Gaskets Installation Note

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Clean all gasket sealing surfaces with metal surface cleaner.

NOTE: Front seal shown, rear seal similar.

Fig 1: Installing Lower Intake Manifold Front And Rear Seals

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the lower intake manifold front and rear seals.
1. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the intake manifold front and rear seal mounting points as shown.
2. Install the lower intake manifold front and rear seals.
Install the intake manifold gaskets.

Fig 2: Installing Intake Manifold Gaskets
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The lower intake manifold must be installed within four minutes of applying sealant.

Position the lower intake manifold.

Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the lower intake manifold mounting points (at the front and rear seal).
Position the lower intake manifold.

Fig 3: Installing Lower Intake Manifold

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.