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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FOCUS L4-2.3L VIN ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINEINTAKE MANIFOLD
2007 Ford Focus L4-2.3L VIN Z
Intake Manifold
2007 Ford Focus L4-2.3L VIN ZSECTION Intake Manifold
Intake manifold bolts 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: 2.0L engine shown, 2.3L engine similar.
Inspect and install new intake manifold gaskets if necessary.

2.3L engines
NOTE: Be sure to install the bolts in the previously marked locations.
NOTE: To ease installation of the intake manifold, lower center mounting bolt, use a 6-inch long, 5/16-inch diameter hose.
Install the intake manifold and the 7 mounting bolts.
Tighten to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)

2.0L engines
NOTE: Be sure to install the bolts in the previously marked locations.
Install the intake manifold and the 7 mounting bolts.
Tighten to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)

All engines
Install the lower intake manifold bolt.
Tighten to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)

NOTE: 2.0L engine shown, 2.3L engine similar.
Inspect and install new intake manifold gaskets if necessary.
2.3L engines
NOTE: Be sure to install the bolts in the previously marked locations.
NOTE: To ease installation of the intake manifold, lower center mounting bolt, use a 6-inch long, 5/16-inch diameter hose.
Install the intake manifold and the 7 mounting bolts.
Tighten to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
2.0L engines
NOTE: Be sure to install the bolts in the previously marked locations.
Install the intake manifold and the 7 mounting bolts.
Tighten to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
All engines
Install the lower intake manifold bolt.
Tighten to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.