Intake Manifold: Installation

2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, AutomaticSECTION Installation
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    NOTE: Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces. Inspect and install new gaskets as necessary.
  1. Position the intake manifold and install the 8 bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  2. Fig 1: Identifying Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence
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  3. Connect the TP sensor and TB electrical connectors.
  4. Attach the KS electrical connector retainer to the intake manifold.
  5. Install the PCV tube.
  6. Connect the vapor tube to the intake manifold.
  7. Connect the vacuum tube to the fuel rail pressure and temperature sensor.
  8. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose to the intake manifold.
  9. Connect the EGR system module tube to the EGR system module.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  10. Connect the EGR system module electrical connector.
  11. Position the ignition coil and bracket assembly. Install the 2 lower bolts.
    • Tighten the M8 bolt to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the M12 bolt to 34 Nm (25 lb-ft).
  12. Install the 2 ignition coil bracket upper bolts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  13. Attach the RH spark plug wire retainer to the intake manifold.
  14. Connect the RH spark plug wires to the ignition coil.
  15. Install the ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
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