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 intake manifold onto cylinder heads.NOTE: Always use new gaskets.
Tightening torque:Β 25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)
- Connect fuel hoses.
- Connect connector to camshaft position sensor.
- Connect connector to oil pressure switch.
- Connect connector to crankshaft position sensor.
- Connect knock sensor connector.
- Connect connectors to engine coolant temperature sensor.
- Install air cleaner case stay RH and engine harness bracket, and connect engine harness connectors to bulkhead connectors.
- Connect brake booster hose.
- Connect engine coolant hose to throttle body.
- Connect PCV hose to intake manifold.
- Connect spark plug cords to spark plugs.
- Install power steering pump on brackets.
- Connect terminal to power steering pump switch.
- Tighten bolts which install power steering pump on bracket.
Tightening torque:Β 20.1 N.m (2.05 kgf-m, 14.8 ft-lb)
- Install power steering pipe brackets onto right side intake manifold.
- Install front side V-belt. Refer to V-BELT .
- Install resonator chamber.
Tightening torque:Β 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.6 ft-lb)
- Connect accelerator cable (A).
- Connect cruise control cable (B). (With cruise control models)
- Install air intake duct and air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR INTAKE DUCT and AIR CLEANER CASE .
- Connect connector to fuel pump relay.
- Connect battery ground cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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