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Intake Manifold





Intake manifold bolts

Tighten in 2 stages in the sequence shown.
Stage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).
Stage 2: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).

Throttle body
Position the throttle body (TB) spacer.
Install the 2 upper TB spacer bolts in 2 stages:
Stage 1: Tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
Install the 4 lower TB spacer bolts in 2 stages:
Stage 1: Tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
Install a new gasket and the throttle body (TB).
Tighten the 4 bolts in 2 stages:
Stage 1: Tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
Stage 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.