Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Intake Manifold: Installation
- Install new gaskets on the intake manifold. Lubricate the gaskets with clean engine oil.
Material
: Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 F-150 Diesel Motor Oil / XO-5W30-QFA (WSS-M2C214-B1)
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NOTE: Insert the intake manifold into the LH valve cover, then into the RH valve cover.
Install the intake manifold, the bolt and the stud bolt.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Install the lifting bracket and the bolts.
Torque: 17 lb.ft (23 Nm)
- Install a new O-ring seal and lubricate with clean engine coolant. Refer to: Specifications
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- Install the coolant tube and connect the clamp. Install the bolts for the coolant tube. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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- Connect the TB (throttle body) electrical connector and the wire retainer.
- Connect the IAT and the ECT sensor electrical connectors and the wire retainers.
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- Position back and connect the heater hose.
- Install the upper radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Install the following items:
- Install the LH CAC outlet pipe. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Outlet Pipe .
- Install the EGR outlet tube. Refer to: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Outlet Tube .
- Install the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
- Install the cooling fan. Refer to: Cooling Fan .
- Install the degas bottle. Refer to: Degas Bottle .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
- Install the engine appearance cover.
- Road test the vehicle.
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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.