Torque Specifications

1985 Ford Thunderbird Base, 2.3 W, AutomaticSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Lower Intake Manifold-to-Head Bolts 12-15 (16-20)
Upper-to-Lower Intake Manifold Bolts 15-22 (20-30)
Throttle Body-to-Upper Intake Manifold Bolts 12-15 (16-20)
Fuel Injector Manifold-to-Fuel Charging Assembly
Escort, EXP, Lynx 12-15 (16-20)
All Except Escort, EXP, Lynx 15-22 (20-30)
Vane Air Meter Mounting Screws
Escort, EXP, Lynx 12-15 (16-20)
All Except Escort, EXP, Lynx 6-9 (8-12)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
EGR Tube 71-102 (8-11.5)
Air By-Pass Valve to Throttle Body 71-97 (8-11)
TPS to Throttle Body 14-16 (1.2-1.8)
Fuel Pressure Relief Valve 48-84 (6-10)0
Fuel Pressure Regulator to Injector Manifold 27-40 (2.9-4.3)
RENDER: 1.0x

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