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Intake Manifold: Installation

    NOTE: Align the gasket locator tabs with the slots in the cylinder head.
    Fig 1: Installing Intake Manifold Gaskets
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  1. Install new intake manifold gaskets.
  2. Install the intake manifold and hand-tighten the bolts at the locations shown.
    Fig 2: Installing Intake Manifold
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  3. Install the ignition coils and tighten the bolts.
    Fig 3: Installing Ignition Coils
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  4. Install the crash bracket and loosely install the bolt and the stud.
    Fig 4: Installing Crash Bracket
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  5. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    Fig 5: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Intake Manifold
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  6. Tighten the stud.
    Fig 6: Tightening Stud
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  7. Connect the EGR system module tube to the EGR system module.
    Fig 7: Connecting EGR System Module Tube To EGR System Module
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  8. Install the EGR tube nut at the exhaust manifold.
    Fig 8: Installing EGR Tube Nut At Exhaust Manifold
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  9. Position the EGR system module tube heat shield and install the bolts.
    Fig 9: Installing EGR System Module Tube Heat Shield
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  10. Connect the throttle control and the TP sensor electrical connectors.
    Fig 10: Locating Electrical Connectors
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  11. Install the thermostat and O-ring.
    Fig 11: Installing Thermostat And O-Ring
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  12. Install the thermostat housing and the bolts
    Fig 12: Installing Thermostat Housing
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  13. NOTE: Do not reuse hose clamps. Use appropriately sized worm-style clamps in place of the constant tension clamps.
    Fig 13: Installing Upper Radiator Hose
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  14. Install the upper radiator hose.
  15. Connect the heater hose.
    Fig 14: Connecting Heater Hose
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  16. Install the generator mounting bracket and the bolts.
    Fig 15: Installing Generator Mounting Bracket
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  17. Connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 16: Connecting Electrical Connector
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  18. Position the vacuum harness and connect the vacuum hoses to the EVAP canister purge valve.
    Fig 17: Connecting Vacuum Hoses To EVAP Canister Purge Valve
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  19. Connect the electrical connector and the vacuum hoses.
    Fig 18: Connecting Electrical Connector And Vacuum Hoses
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  20. Connect the fuel pressure and temperature sensor electrical connector and the vacuum hose.
    Fig 19: Connecting Fuel Pressure And Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
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  21. Connect the fuel charging wiring electrical connectors to the eight fuel injectors.
    Fig 20: Connecting Fuel Charging Wiring Electrical Connectors To Fuel Injectors
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  22. Connect the fuel charging wiring electrical connectors to the eight ignition coils.
    Fig 21: Connecting Fuel Charging Wiring Electrical Connectors To Ignition Coils
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  23. Install the fuel charging wiring pin-type retainer to the rear of the manifold.
    Fig 22: Installing Fuel Charging Wiring Pin-Type Retainer To Rear Of Manifold
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  24. Install the generator harness position retainer to the LH front stud.
    Fig 23: Installing Generator Harness Position Retainer To LH Front Stud
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  25. Attach the fuel charging wiring pin-type retainer to the crash bracket.
    Fig 24: Attaching Fuel Charging Wiring Pin-Type Retainer To Crash Bracket
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  26. Connect the ground wire connector to the RH rear stud.
    Fig 25: Connecting Ground Wire Connector To RH Rear Stud
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  27. Connect the coolant temperature sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 26: Connecting Coolant Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
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  28. Install the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
  29. Connect the fuel spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  30. Install the air cleaner and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
  31. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  32. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  33. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  34. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.