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: Assembly
- Install the intake manifold (lower) to intake manifold (upper).NOTE: Use new O-rings.
Tightening torque:
8.3 N.m (0.85 kgf-m, 6.1 ft-lb)
- Install the fuel injector pipe.
- Connect the both fuel injector pipes with a fuel hose and secure them with clamps.
- Tighten the bolt which secures the fuel injector pipe RH onto the lower side of intake manifold.
Tightening torque:
6.5 N.m (0.66 kgf-m, 4.8 ft-lb)
- Tighten the bolt which secures fuel pipe onto intake manifold.
Tightening torque:
6.5 N.m (0.66 kgf-m, 4.8 ft-lb)
- Tighten the bolts which secure fuel injector pipe onto intake manifold.
Tightening torque:
19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14 ft-lb)
- LH side
- RH side
- Install the coolant filler tank stay to intake manifold.
Tightening torque:
19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14 ft-lb)
- Tighten the bolt which installs fuel injector pipe LH on the front side of intake manifold.
Tightening torque:
6.5 N.m (0.66 kgf-m, 4.8 ft-lb)
- Install the PCV pipe (A), harness assembly (B) and intake duct (C) to intake manifold.
Tightening torque:
6.5 N.m (0.66 kgf-m, 4.8 ft-lb)
- Tighten the bolt which secures air bypass pipe onto intake manifold.
Tightening torque:
6.5 N.m (0.66 kgf-m, 4.8 ft-lb)
- Install the connectors to fuel injector (A), tumble generator valve position sensor (B) and tumble generator valve actuator (C).
- Install the throttle body to intake manifold.NOTE: Use new O-rings.
Tightening torque:
8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)
- Connect the connector to throttle position sensor.
- Connect the evaporation hoses (A) and filter assembly (B).
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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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