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: Reassembly
- INSTALL VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE ASSEMBLY (for ACIS)
- Install the VSV to the vacuum tank with the screw.
Torque: 1.4 N*m (14 kgf*cm, 12 in.*lbf)
- Install the VSV to the vacuum tank with the screw.
- INSTALL INTAKE AIR CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY
- Install the valve with the 6 bolts.
Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf)
- Install the valve with the 6 bolts.
- INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER
- Install a new gasket and the manifold upper to the manifold lower with the 14 bolts and 6 nuts.
Torque: 18 N*m (184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf)
- Install a new gasket and the manifold upper to the manifold lower with the 14 bolts and 6 nuts.
- INSTALL INTAKE AIR CONTROL VALVE ACTUATOR
HINT:
Before installing the actuator, adjust the intake air control valve to the fully closed position.
- Install a new gasket and the actuator with the 3 nuts.
Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf)
- Install a new gasket and the actuator with the 3 nuts.
- INSTALL VACUUM CONTROL VALVE SET
- Install the vacuum control valve set with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 18 N*m (184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the 2 vacuum hoses to the manifold and clamp.
- Connect the VSV connector (for ACIS).
- Install the harness clamp to the manifold with the bolt.
Torque: 7.5 N*m (76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf)
- Connect the vacuum hose to the air control valve actuator.
- Install the vacuum control valve set with the 2 nuts.
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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.
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