Intake Manifold: Installation

2010 Ford Focus SES, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Installation
  1. 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.

    Inspect and install new intake manifold gaskets if necessary.

    Fig 1: Locating Intake Manifold Gaskets
    G06328631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the intake manifold and connect the PCV hose.
  3. Attach the KS  to the intake manifold and connect the KS  electrical connector.
  4. NOTE: The 2 intake manifold bolts differ in length from rest of the bolts and also retain a crash bracket to the intake manifold. The 2 bolts are equipped with an attachment feature that allows them to be loosened but remain attached to the intake manifold. Do not attempt to remove the 2 bolts or the crash bracket from the intake manifold.

    Install the intake manifold and hand-tighten the 2 intake manifold bolts.

    Fig 2: Locating Intake Manifold Bolts
    G06328632Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the 5 intake manifold mounting bolts.
    • Tighten all 7 bolts to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
    Fig 3: Locating Intake Manifold Bolts
    G06328633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Attach all the wiring harness pin-type retainers to the intake manifold.
  7. If equipped, connect the swirl control valve sensor electrical connector.
  8. If equipped, connect the swirl control valve solenoid electrical connector.
  9. Connect the MAP  sensor electrical connector.
  10. Connect the power brake booster vacuum tube.
    • Push the vacuum tube into the quick release fitting.
    Fig 4: Locating Vacuum Hose And Quick Release Fitting
    G06094835Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the fuel vapor return hose.
  12. Connect the electronic throttle control electrical connector.
  13. Connect the EOP  switch electrical connector and attach the wire harness retainer to the starter stud bolt.
  14. Install the oil level indicator and tube. For additional information, refer to OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE .
  15. Install the lower intake manifold bolt.
    • Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
    Fig 5: Identifying Lower Intake Manifold Bolt
    G06328888Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the transaxle fluid indicator.
  17. Install the front impact severity sensor. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  18. Install the ACL  outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
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