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Lower Intake Manifold: Installation

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  1. Install the lower intake manifold gaskets.
    • Inspect the gaskets, install new gaskets if necessary.
    Fig 1: Installing Lower Intake Manifold Gaskets
    G01604487Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the intake manifold fasteners and tighten in the sequence shown.
    Fig 2: Installing Intake Manifold Fasteners And Tightening In Sequence
    G01604488Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Connect the fuel charging wiring harness to the rear of the lower intake manifold.
    • Install the manifold.
  4. Connect the eight fuel injector electrical connectors.
    Fig 3: Connecting Fuel Injector Electrical Connectors
    G01604489Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the fuel charging wiring and connect to the fuel injection supply manifold in four places.
    Fig 4: Connecting Fuel Charging Wiring To Fuel Injection Supply Manifold
    G01604490Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Connect the electrical connector and the vacuum hose to the fuel pressure sensor.
    Fig 5: Connecting Electrical Connector And Vacuum Hose To Fuel Pressure Sensor
    G01604491Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the generator and the bolts.
    Fig 6: Installing Generator And Bolts
    G01604492Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the generator support bracket and the four bolts.
    Fig 7: Installing Generator Support Bracket And Bolts
    G01604493Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the crossover tube pipe.
    • Inspect and install new O-ring seals if necessary.
    Fig 8: Installing O-Ring Seals
    G01604494Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the accessory drive belt. .
  11. Connect the coolant hoses, electrical connectors, and the wiring harness retainer.
    Fig 9: Connecting Coolant Hoses, Electrical Connectors And Wiring Harness Retainer
    G01604495Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Connect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connectors.
    Fig 10: Connecting Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Electrical Connectors
    G01604496Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Connect the coolant hoses.
    Fig 11: Connecting Coolant Hoses
    G01604497Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the fuel hose spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL TANK & LINES .
  15. Install the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  16. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
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