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Intake Manifold








Intake Manifold Torque - Lower

Revised Updated Torque Specification, Bulletin #vss20030024

The torque specification is a 2-step process; tighten the vertical lower intake manifold bolts (the four middle ones) to 7 Nm (62 lb in). Tighten the diagonal lower intake manifold bolts (two on each end) to 7 Nm (62 lb in). Tighten the vertical lower intake manifold bolts (the four middle ones) to 13 Nm (115 lb in). Tighten the diagonal lower intake manifold bolts (two on each end) to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

Upper Intake Manifold Bolt Pattern:






Intake Manifold Torque - Upper

Tighten bolts 25 Nm (18 lb ft.)