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Intake Manifold Replacement w/o CTF

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the air cleaner layer. Refer to Air Cleaner Replacement in Engine Controls.
  3. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Remove the air charge tube from the intake manifold. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Replacement in Engine Controls - 7.8L.
  5. Remove the air intake heater. Refer to Intake Air Heater Replacement in Engine Controls - 7.8L.
  6. Remove the engine oil indicator tube.
  7. Remove the heater hose retainer and position the heater hose out of the way.
  8. Disconnect the engine harness retainers and reposition the engine harness out of the way.
  9. Remove the crankcase breather tube fasteners and reposition the tube out of the way.
  10. Disconnect the MAT and boost sensor electrical connectors.
  11. Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor connector.

  12. Object Number: 1340179  Size: SH
  13. Disconnect the air intake heater harness from the intake manifold.
  14. Remove the 3 bolts and the air intake pipe from the manifold.
  15. Important: Do not bend the fuel injector lines in any shape or form to ease the removal of the intake manifold.

  16. Remove the fuel lines from the common rail to the fuel injector.

  17. Object Number: 1340181  Size: SH
  18. Remove the fuel lines from the supply pump to the common rail.

  19. Object Number: 1340180  Size: SH
  20. Remove the fuel injector return line from the fuel injector, fuel common rail and the fuel supply pump.
  21. Remove the fuel filter and bracket from the intake manifold. Refer to Fuel Filter Replacement in Engine Controls - 7.8L.

  22. Object Number: 1340200  Size: SH
  23. Remove the intake manifold bolts.
  24. While removing the intake manifold and gasket, disconnect the air compressor air line at the rear of the manifold, if equipped.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Inspect the intake manifold for cracks or damage to the gasket mating surface.

  1. Install the intake manifold and gasket while connecting the air compressor air line at the rear of the manifold.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 736688  Size: SH
  3. Install the intake manifold bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the intake manifold bolts to 15 N·m  (11 lb ft).

  5. Install the common fuel rail.

  6. Object Number: 1340181  Size: SH
  7. Install the fuel lines from the supply pump to the common rail.

  8. Object Number: 1340180  Size: SH
  9. Install the fuel lines from the common rail to the fuel injector.

  10. Object Number: 1340181  Size: SH
  11. Install the fuel injector return line from the fuel injector, fuel common rail and the fuel supply pump.
  12. Install the fuel filter and the bracket to the intake manifold. Refer to Fuel Filter Replacement in Engine Controls - 7.8L.
  13. Install the air intake heater. Refer to Intake Air Heater Replacement in Engine Controls - 7.8L.
  14. Install the air charge tube to the intake manifold. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Replacement in Engine Controls - 7.8L.
  15. Install the air intake heater relay to the manifold, if equipped.
  16. Connect the electrical connector to the air intake heater relay.
  17. Reposition the engine harness and connect the MAT, boost, and fuel pressure sensors.
  18. Reposition the oil fill tube and install the fastener.
  19. Connect the negative battery cable.
  20. Install the Engine Cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
  21. Install the air cleaner layer. Refer to Air Cleaner Replacement in Engine Controls - 7.8L.

Intake Manifold Replacement w/CTF

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the charge air cooler pipe from the intake pipe. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Inlet Pipe and Outlet Pipe Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  4. Disconnect the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor electrical connector.
  5. Disconnect the air temperature sensor connector.
  6. Remove the power steering line clamp fasteners at the intake manifold and the valve cover.
  7. Remove the fuel filter and bracket from the intake manifold. Refer to Fuel Filter Replacement .
  8. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve. Refer Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Replacement .

  9. Object Number: 1340181  Size: SH

    Important: Do not bend the fuel injector lines in any shape or form to ease the removal of the intake manifold.

  10. Remove the fuel lines from the common rail to the fuel injector.
  11. Remove the fuel lines from the supply pump to the common rail.
  12. Remove the fuel injector return line from the fuel injector, fuel common rail and the fuel supply pump.

  13. Object Number: 1340200  Size: SH
  14. Remove the intake manifold bolts.
  15. Remove the intake manifold and gasket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 736688  Size: SH

    Important: Inspect the intake manifold for cracks or damage to the gasket mating surface.

  1. Install the intake manifold and gasket.
  2. Install the intake manifold bolts.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1340181  Size: SH
  4. Install the common fuel rail.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the intake manifold bolts to 15 N·m  (11 lb ft).

  6. Install the fuel lines from the supply pump to the common rail.
  7. Install the fuel lines from the common rail to the fuel injector.
  8. Install the fuel injector return line from the fuel injector, fuel common rail and the fuel supply pump.
  9. Install the fuel filter and the bracket to the intake manifold. Refer to Fuel Filter Replacement .
  10. Connect the MAP sensor.
  11. Connect the air temperature sensor.
  12. Install the EGR valve . Refer Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Replacement .
  13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  14. Install the charge air cooler pipe. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Inlet Pipe and Outlet Pipe Replacement .
  15. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .