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125. Intake Manifold Installation




Intake Manifold Installation (LY7) (3.6L Without Hybrid)




1. Install the lower intake manifold gasket.




2. Install the intake manifold assembly.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the intake manifold bolts and tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb ft).




4. Connect the fresh air positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose to the left camshaft cover fitting.




5. Connect the dirty air PCV hose to the intake manifold and the right camshaft cover fitting.




6. Install the evaporative (EVAP) solenoid.
7. Install the EVAP solenoid bolt and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




8. Connect and remove the intake manifold-to-solenoid EVAP hose to the intake manifold and to the EVAP solenoid.
9. Install the intake manifold-to-solenoid EVAP hose bracket bolt to the intake manifold and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




10. Connect the vehicle-to-solenoid EVAP hose to the EVAP solenoid.
11. Install the hose clip to the intake manifold.




12. Connect the brake booster hose to the upper intake manifold.