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Center Intake Manifold Replacement LMM

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1731152  Size: SH
  1. Remove the turbocharger. Refer to Turbocharger Replacement .
  2. Loosen the connector bracket bolt and nut.
  3. Remove the connector bracket bolt (1).
  4. Remove the fuel rail clamp bolt (2).

  5. Object Number: 1731755  Size: SH
  6. Remove the connector bracket bolt (2) and nut (1), and reposition the bracket.

  7. Object Number: 1731153  Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector from the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor No. 2. Refer to Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor 2 Replacement .
  9. Remove the center intake manifold 4 bolts (1).
  10. Remove the center intake manifold 2 nuts (2) and 2 bolts.
  11. Remove the center intake manifold.
  12. Remove and discard the center intake manifold gaskets.
  13. If replacing the center intake manifold, remove the IAT sensor.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1731153  Size: SH
  1. If the center intake manifold was replaced, install the IAT sensor No. 2.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the sensor to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  3. Install NEW center intake manifold gaskets to the intake.
  4. Install the center intake manifold.
  5. Important: The center intake manifold lower nuts MUST be installed and tightened first.

  6. Install the center intake manifold lower 2 nuts (2) and 2 bolts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  8. Install the center intake manifold upper 4 bolts (1).
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  10. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector to the IAT sensor No. 2. Refer to Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor 2 Replacement.

  11. Object Number: 1731755  Size: SH
  12. Position the connector bracket and install the bolt (2) and nut (1).
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1731152  Size: SH
  14. Install the fuel rail clamp bolt (2).
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  16. Install the connector bracket bolt (1).
  17. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  18. Install the turbocharger. Refer to Turbocharger Replacement .