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Intake Manifold

Upper Intake


Degas Tube: 8-12 Nm (71-106 inch lbs.)
Mounting bolts: 20-30 Nm (15-22 ft. lbs.)
Support Bracket Bolts
Upper: 8-12 Nm (71-106 inch lbs.)
Lower: 40-55 Nm (30-40 ft. lbs.)

Lower Intake





Mounting bolts: Tighten in numerical sequence.
Step 1: 20-30 Nm (15-22 ft. lbs.)
Step 2: 26-32 Nm (20-23 ft. lbs.)

Throttle Body
Aligning bolt holes, install throttle body on upper intake manifold. Install stud bolts and retaining bolts. Tighten to 20-30 Nm (15-22 lb ft).

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