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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 382483  Size: SH

    Important: The intake manifold, throttle body, fuel rail, and injectors may be removed as an assembly. If not servicing the individual components, remove the manifold as a complete assembly.

  1. Remove the throttle body. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 6.0L.
  2. Remove the fuel injectors. Refer to Fuel Injector Replacement in Engine Controls - 6.0L.
  3. Remove the vacuum brake booster hose.

  4. Object Number: 1491729  Size: SH
  5. Remove the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor (3). Refer to Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Replacement in Engine Controls - 6.0L.

  6. Object Number: 372717  Size: SH
  7. Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) purge solenoid vent tubes (1) and (2).

  8. Object Number: 1403311  Size: SH
  9. Remove the intake manifold bolts (512).
  10. Remove the intake manifold (500).

  11. Object Number: 492770  Size: SH
  12. Remove the intake manifold gaskets (1) from the intake manifold.
  13. Discard the old intake manifold gaskets.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 492770  Size: SH
  1. Install new intake manifold gaskets (1) to the intake manifold.

  2. Object Number: 1403311  Size: SH
  3. Install the intake manifold (500).
  4. Apply a 5 mm (0.2 in) band of threadlock to the threads of the intake manifold bolts (512). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 63222  Size: SH
  6. Install the intake manifold bolts.
  7. Tighten

        • Tighten the intake manifold bolts a first pass in sequence to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
        • Tighten the intake manifold bolts a final pass in sequence to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

    Object Number: 372717  Size: SH
  8. Install the EVAP purge solenoid vent tubes (1) and (2).

  9. Object Number: 1491729  Size: SH

    Important: Lightly coat the MAP sensor seal with clean engine oil before installing.

  10. Install the MAP sensor (3). Refer to Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Replacement in Engine Controls - 6.0L.
  11. Install the PCV hose.

  12. Object Number: 382483  Size: SH
  13. Install the vacuum brake booster hose.
  14. Route the electrical harness into position over the engine.
  15. Install the fuel injectors. Refer to Fuel Injector Replacement in Engine Controls - 6.0L.
  16. Install the throttle body. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 6.0L.