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Upper Intake Manifold: Installation

    NOTE: Clean and inspect the upper intake manifold sealing surfaces. Inspect the upper intake manifold gaskets and install new gaskets as necessary.
  1. Position the gaskets, upper intake manifold and radio ignition frequency capacitor. Loosely install the stud bolts and bolt.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Upper Intake Manifold Bolts
    GF0019550Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Attach the spark plug wire holder to the valve cover stud.
  3. Position the EGR vacuum regulator and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  4. Connect the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid and IMRC electrical connectors.
  5. Connect the vacuum tube to the FRP sensor and the EGR vacuum regulator.
  6. Connect the PCV tube to the PCV valve.
  7. Connect the PCV tube to the upper intake manifold.
  8. Connect the EGR tube to the EGR valve.
    • Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
  9. Position the upper intake manifold support bracket and install the bolt and nut.
    • Tighten the nut to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
    • Tighten the bolt to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
  10. Connect the EVAP return tube to the upper intake manifold.
  11. Connect the TP sensor and the IAC electrical connectors.
    • Attach the harness retainer to the throttle body stud bolt.
  12. Position the accelerator cable bracket and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  13. Connect the accelerator cable, speed control cable and throttle return spring to the throttle body.
  14. Position the accelerator control splash shield and install the 2 pin-type retainers.
  15. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
  16. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
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