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Intake Manifold Replacement Upper

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 358421  Size: SH
  1. Remove the upper intake manifold cover from the upper intake manifold.
  2. Disconnect both the battery negative cables from the batteries. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.

  3. Object Number: 177115  Size: SH
  4. Remove the braces from the turbocharger to the upper intake manifold.

  5. Object Number: 26957  Size: SH
  6. Remove the boost pressure sensor from the upper intake manifold.

  7. Object Number: 73425  Size: SH
  8. Remove the intake air temperature sensor from the upper intake manifold.

  9. Object Number: 520276  Size: SH

    Important: In order to loosen the sealer, run a small screw driver (flat blade) between the hose and the upper intake manifold. Use caution as not to damage the hose.

  10. Loosen the clamps on the hose between the turbocharger and the upper intake manifold.

  11. Object Number: 497281  Size: SH

    Important: When removing the upper intake manifold, rotate the upper intake manifold in a downward then in a upward motion to help loosen the silicone sealant on the air intake hose.

  12. Remove the upper intake manifold from the lower intake manifold.

  13. Object Number: 493966  Size: SH
  14. Remove the upper intake manifold gasket from the lower intake manifold gasket.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Install the air intake hose between the upper intake manifold and the turbocharger on the upper intake manifold first before installing the upper intake manifold.


    Object Number: 520276  Size: SH
  1. Apply a small amount of silicone sealer to the hose between the turbocharger inlet and the upper intake manifold.

  2. Object Number: 493966  Size: SH
  3. Install the new upper intake manifold gasket.

  4. Object Number: 497281  Size: SH
  5. Install the upper intake manifold.
  6. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  7. Install the mounting bolts in the upper intake manifold.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).


    Object Number: 59746  Size: SH
  9. Tighten the air intake hose clamps on the upper intake manifold.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the clamps to 6 N·m (50 lb in).

  11. Install the boost pressure sensor on the upper intake manifold. Refer to Boost Sensor Replacement in Engine Controls-6.5L-L65.
  12. Install the intake air temperature sensor to the upper intake manifold. Refer to Intake Air Temperature Sensor Replacement in Engine Controls-6.5L-L65.
  13. Install the braces from the turbocharger to the upper intake manifold. Refer to Turbocharger Replacement .

  14. Object Number: 358421  Size: SH
  15. Install the upper engine cover to the upper intake manifold.
  16. Connect both the battery negative cables to the batteries. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.

Intake Manifold Replacement Lower

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 309354  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect both the battery negative cables from the batteries. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the upper intake manifold from the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 59759  Size: SH
  4. Remove the fuel filter bolts the lower intake manifold and position the filter aside.

  5. Object Number: 26781  Size: SH
  6. Remove the glow plug relay from the lower intake manifold.

  7. Object Number: 309356  Size: SH
  8. Remove the nuts retaining the heater hose bracket.
  9. Remove the heater hoses and bracket.

  10. Object Number: 309350  Size: SH
  11. Remove the ground straps from the right rear corner of the lower intake manifold.

  12. Object Number: 309340  Size: SH
  13. Disconnect the engine wiring harness (if needed) and secure out of the way.

  14. Object Number: 59835  Size: SH
  15. Remove the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Removal .

Installation procedure


    Object Number: 59835  Size: SH
  1. Install the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Installation .
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 309350  Size: SH
  3. Install the grounds straps to the right rear of the cylinder head.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Install the glow plug relay to the lower intake manifold. Refer to Glow Plug Relay Replacement in Engine Controls-6.5L (L65).

  6. Object Number: 309340  Size: SH
  7. Install the engine wiring harness (right side).

  8. Object Number: 309356  Size: SH
  9. Install the heater hose bracket and nuts.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 59759  Size: SH
  11. Install the fuel filter to the lower intake manifold.
  12. Install the fuel filter bolts.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

  14. Install the upper intake manifold to the lower intake. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement .
  15. Connect both the battery negative cables to the batteries. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.