Intake Manifold Removal and Installation

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [2.4L ENGINE]













REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

[[A]] RADIATOR LOWER HOSE DISCONNECTION





Make mating marks on the radiator hose and the hose clamp. Disconnect the radiator hose.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE CONNECTION





Insert vacuum hose with its paint mark facing upward.

]]B[[ EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE GASKET INSTALLATION





Install the exhaust gas recirculation valve gasket as shown in the illustration.

]]C[[ THERMOSTAT CASE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

1. Use a gasket scraper or wire brush to completely eliminate all gasket material on the gasket mounting surface.





2. Apply a bead of the sealant to the cylinder head mating surface of the thermostat case assembly as shown.
Specified Sealant: 3M(TM) AAD Part No.8672, 3M(TM) AAD part No.8679/8678 or equivalent
NOTE:
Install the thermostat case assembly immediately after applying sealant.





3. Apply sealant to the thread of the thermostat case assembly bolt as shown.
Specified Sealant: 3M(TM) AAD Part No.8730, 8731 or equivalent
4.
CAUTION:
After installing the parts, wait at least one hour. Never start the engine or let engine oil or water touch the sealant application area during that time.

With the sealant still wet, install the thermostat case assembly. Do not apply the sealant in an area more than the required.

]]D[[ RADIATOR LOWER HOSE CONNECTION





1. Insert each hose as far as the projection of the water inlet fitting.
2. Align the mating marks on the radiator hose and hose clamp, and then connect the radiator hose.