Exploded View: Installation

Install the gaskets and spacer on the injector base.
Install the intake manifold. Tighten the bolts and nuts sequentially in two or three steps. Always use a new intake manifold gasket.
Specified Torque

8 x 1.25 mm: 22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)

Fig 1: Identifying Intake Manifold Mounting Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install the upper cover. Tighten the bolts and nuts sequentially in two or three steps. Always use a new gasket.
Specified Torque 6 x 1.0 mm: 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbf.ft)

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Cover Mounting Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Install the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister hose (A), transmission breather hose clamp bracket (B), and water bypass hoses (C).

Fig 3: Installing Evaporative Emission Canister Hose, Transmission Breather Hose Clamp Bracket And Water Bypass Hoses
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Install the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose (A) and brake booster vacuum hose (B).

Fig 4: Installing Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose And Brake Booster Vacuum Hose
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Install the intake air duct (A), then install the breather pipe (B).

Fig 5: Installing Intake Air Duct And Breather Pipe
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Install the intake manifold cover.

Fig 6: Installing Intake Manifold Cover
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Clean up any spilled engine coolant.
After installation, check that all tubes, hoses, and connectors are installed correctly.
Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed air from the cooling system with heater valve open (see step 8 on COOLANT REPLACEMENT ).