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Intake Manifold Clean and Inspect (Lower)

^ TOOLS REQUIRED
- J218820il Suction Pipe Installer





1. Remove the engine coolant temperature sensor.





2. Remove the intake manifold coolant pipe bolt.
3. Remove the intake manifold coolant pipe.





4. Clean the intake manifold gasket mating surfaces.
5. Clean the fuel injector bores.
6. Inspect the threaded holes for damage.
7. Inspect the intake manifold mating surfaces for damage.
8. Repair or replace the intake manifold as necessary.





9. Apply sealant to the end of a new intake manifold coolant pipe.
10. Install the intake manifold coolant pipe using the J21882.
11. Install the intake manifold coolant pipe bolt.
^ Tighten the intake manifold coolant pipe bolt to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





12. Install the engine coolant temperature sensor. Apply sealer to the coolant temperature sensor.
^ Tighten the engine coolant temperature sensor to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).