Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.
Important: Plug or cap the fuel feed pipe (2) and fuel rail (1) ends to prevent fuel leaks and/or contamination.
Important:
• DO NOT remove the upper intake manifold to lower intake manifold retaining
bolts (3). • DO NOT kink or damage the fuel pipe.
Important: The cylinder heads and engine valley must be plugged with a clean lint free cloth to prevent foreign matter entry into the engine.
Important: Inspect and replace the lower intake manifold gasket only if the gasket is worn or damaged.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: Tighten the intake manifold to cylinder head retaining bolts (1) in a circular pattern starting at the center (long bolts) and moving outward.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).