Intake Manifold

INTAKE MANIFOLD






REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
]]A[[ INTAKE MANIFOLD STAY INSTALLATION
1. Install the intake manifold stay and tighten the bolts just finger tight.
2. Check to ensure that the stay is in close contact with the bosses of the intake manifold and cylinder block.
3. Tighten first the intake manifold side bolts to the specified torque, then the cylinder block side bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
21 ± 4 Nm (15 ± 3 ft. lbs.) for intake manifold side bolts
30 ± 3 Nm (22 ± 2 ft. lbs.) for cylinder block side bolts

]]B[[ WATER INLET PIPE/O-RING INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Keep the O-ring free of oil or grease.





1. Attach a new O-ring to each end of the water inlet pipe.
2. Wet the O-ring with water.
3. Insert the front end of the pipe into the water pump.

]]C[[ THERMOSTAT HOUSING INSTALLATION





1. Apply a 3 mm (0.1 inch) diameter bead of sealant (MITSUBISHI Genuine Part number MD970389 or equivalent) to the groove as shown in the illustration.
2. Install the housing quickly (within 15 minutes) while the sealant is wet and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 23 ± 4 Nm (17 ± 3 ft. lbs.)

NOTE: After installation, keep the sealed area away from the coolant for approximately one hour

]]D[[ THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION





1. Check that the rubber ring is free from damage and seated correctly in the thermostat flange.
2. Install the thermostat as shown in the illustration. The jiggle valve must be at the uppermost position.

]]E[[ SEALANT APPLICATION TO ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE UNIT





Apply the sealant (3M AAD Part number 8672 or equivalent) to the engine coolant temperature gauge unit.

]]F[[ SEALANT APPLICATION TO ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR





Apply the sealant (3M AAD Part number 8731 or equivalent) to the engine coolant temperature sensor.