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
- Connect the PCV hose and vacuum control hose to intake manifold.
- Connect the vacuum hose to the intake manifold, and install the purge control solenoid valve.
Tightening torque:
19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb)
- Install the throttle body to the intake manifold.NOTE: Use a new gasket.
Tightening torque:
8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)
- Temporarily install the EGR pipe to the intake manifold.NOTE:
- Use new O-rings.
- Tighten the EGR pipe when installing the intake manifold. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , EGR Pipe. >
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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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