Upper Intake Manifold: Installation

1999 Ford Windstar Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4SECTION Installation
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  1. Clean and inspect all of the sealing surfaces of the upper intake manifold.
    NOTE: If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.
  2. Position the upper intake manifold and install the 7 bolts.
    • Tighten the bolts in 2 stages in the sequence shown below.
      • Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      • Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
      Fig 1: Identifying Bolts In Tightening Sequence
      G06263314Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Install new upper intake manifold gaskets.
  3. Install the 2 upper intake manifold support bracket bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  4. Connect the MAP  sensor electrical connector and attach the wiring retainer.
  5. Connect the PCV tube to the upper intake manifold.
  6. Attach the engine control wiring harness retainer to the upper intake manifold.
  7. Connect the EVAP  tube-to- EVAP  canister purge valve quick connect coupling and the brake booster vacuum tube to the upper intake manifold.
    • Attach the fuel tube and EVAP  tube-to- EVAP  canister purge valve tube retainer to the upper intake manifold.
  8. Connect the EGR valve electrical connector and attach the wiring retainer.
  9. Connect the EVAP  canister purge valve electrical connector.
  10. Connect the electronic throttle control electrical connector.
  11. Install the EGR tube fitting to the EGR valve.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  12. Install the battery. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
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