Intake Manifold Removal and Installation (2016-18): Installation

NOTE: Refer to the Exploded View if needed during this procedure.

Intake Manifold Assembly - Install

Fig 1: Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence

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1. Install the intake manifold. Tighten the bolts and nuts sequentially in three steps. Always use a new intake manifold gasket.

Specified Torque:
22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)

Upper Cover - Install

Fig 2: Upper Cover Tightening Sequence

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1. Install the upper cover

2. Tighten the bolts and nuts sequentially in three steps. Always use a new gasket.

Specified Torque:
12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 9 lbf.ft)

PCV Hose and Brake Booster Vacuum Hoses - Connect

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1. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose (A) and the PCV hose (B).

Throttle Body - Install

Fig 3: Throttle Body With Torque Specifications

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1. Install the throttle body (A)

2. Tighten the bolts/nuts (B) in a cross pattern in three steps; tighten the bolts/nuts until the bolts/nuts sit on the throttle body, tighten the bolts/nuts until the gasket is compressed, tighten the bolts/nuts to specified torque

3. Connect the connectors (C) and the EVAP canister purge hose (D).

Intake Air Duct - Install

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1. Install the intake air duct (A). NOTE: When you tighten the band, refer to the throttle body removal/installation procedure .
2. Connect the breather pipe (B).

Tubes, Hoses, and Connector After Installation - Check

1. Clean up any spilled engine coolant

2. After installation, check that all tubes, hoses, and connectors are installed correctly.

Engine Coolant - Refill