Intake Manifold: Service and Repair

INTAKE MANIFOLD <3.0L>








REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal Service Point
<> Fuel Rail, Injector And Fuel Pressure Regulator Removal

CAUTION: Care must be taken when removing the fuel rail not to drop the injector.

Remove the fuel rail with the injectors and pressure regulator attached to it.

Installation Service Points
>>A<< Intake Manifold Gasket Installation

Install the gasket with the protrusions in the position illustrated.

>>B<< Intake Manifold Installation








1. Coat the intake manifold mounting studs with engine oil.
2. Tighten the intake manifold mounting nuts by the following procedure.

>>C<< High-Pressure Fuel Hose Installation
Be careful not to allow any engine oil to enter the fuel rail.





1. When connecting the high-pressure fuel hose to the fuel rail, apply a small amount of new engine oil to the O-ring and then insert the high-pressure fuel hose, being careful not to damage the O-ring.
2. While turning the high-pressure fuel hose to the left and right, install it to the fuel rail.
3. Check that the injector turns smoothly. If it does not turn smoothly, the O-ring may be trapped. Remove the high pressure fuel hose and then re-insert it into the fuel rail and check again.