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Intake Manifold

Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence:





Intake Manifold

- Tighten the intake manifold bolts to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.) on the first pass.
- Tighten the intake manifold bolts to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.) on the second pass.
- Inspect the intake manifold joints for signs of intake manifold shifting. Correct as required.
- Tighten the intake manifold bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.) on the third pass.
- Tighten the intake manifold bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.) on the final pass.
- Intake Manifold Sight Shield Bolt 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
- Intake Manifold Sight Shield Bracket Nut 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.)