Intake Manifold: Service and Repair

Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence/Torque:

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Air cleaner.
3. PCV valve and hose at TBI.
4. Coolant.
5. Fuel lines.
6. Vacuum hoses.
7. Wiring and throttle linkage from TBI assembly.
8. Linkage - transaxle downshift.
9. Cruise control servo cable (if equipped).
10. Throttle and TV cable - place on one side for clearance.
11. Heater hose.
12. Retaining bolts and intake manifold.
13. Clean all gasket surfaces on cylinder head and intake manifold.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Intake manifold, with new gasket.
2. Retaining bolts and tighten in sequence to 43 Nm (25 ft lbs).
3. Heater hose.
4. Throttle and TV cable.
5. Cruise control servo cable (if equipped).
6. Linkage - transaxle downshift.
7. Wiring and throttle linkage to TBI assembly.
8. Vacuum hoses.
9. Fuel lines.
10. Engine coolant.
11. PCV valve and hose at TBI.
12. Air cleaner.
13. Negative battery cable.
14. Inspect for fluid and vacuum leaks.