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 the intake manifold onto the cylinder heads.
Tightening torque:Β
25 N.m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft-lb)Β
- Connect the fuel hoses.
- Connect the engine ground terminal to ground stay.
Tightening torque:Β
19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 13.7 ft-lb)Β
- Connect the connector to the camshaft position sensor.
- Connect the connector to the oil pressure switch.
- Connect the connector to the crankshaft position sensor.
- Connect the knock sensor connector.
- Connect the connectors to the engine coolant temperature sensor.
- Install the air cleaner case stay RH and engine harness bracket, and connect the engine harness connectors to the bulkhead connectors.
- Connect the brake booster hose.
- Connect the engine coolant hose (A) to the throttle body.
- Connect the PCV hose to the intake manifold.
- Connect the spark plug cords to the spark plugs.
- Install the power steering pump and reservoir tank to bracket.
- Install the reservoir tank to bracket.
- Connect the connector to the power steering pump switch.
- Tighten the bolts which install power steering pump bracket.
Tightening torque:Β
22 N.m (2.2 kgf-m, 15.9 ft-lb)Β
- Install the power steering pipes onto the right side intake manifold protector.
- Install the front side V-belt. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , V-belt. >
- Install the resonator chamber. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Resonator Chamber. > .
- Connect the accelerator cable (A).
- Connect the cruise control cable (B). (Model with cruise control)
- Install the air intake duct and air cleaner case.
< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Duct.>
< Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Cleaner Case.>
- Connect the connector to the fuel pump relay.
- Connect the battery ground cable to battery.
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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.
