SECTION 303-01A: Engine — 3.5L Ti-VCT
| 2014 Flex Workshop Manual
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IN-VEHICLE REPAIR
| Procedure revision date: 05/02/2013
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Upper Intake Manifold
Removal
NOTICE:
If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.
- Remove theAir Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to
Section 303-12
.
- Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister vent solenoid and throttle body electrical connectors.
- Detach the wiring harness pin-type retainer from the upper intake manifold.
- Disconnect the
vapor tube from the
canister vent solenoid. For additional information, refer to
Section 310-00
.
- Detach the
vapor tube from the 2 retainers.
- Release the clamps and disconnect the power brake booster vacuum supply hose and crankcase ventilation hose from the upper intake manifold.
- Detach the 2 coolant tube retainers from the upper intake manifold.
- Remove the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt.
- Remove the 7 bolts and the upper intake manifold.
- Remove and discard the gasket.
- Clean and inspect all of the sealing surfaces of the upper and lower intake manifold.
Installation
- Using a new gasket, install the upper intake manifold and the 7 bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
- Install the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Attach the 2 coolant tube retainers to the upper intake manifold.
- Connect the power brake booster vacuum supply hose and crankcase ventilation hose to the upper intake manifold.
- Connect the
vapor tube to the
canister vent solenoid. For additional information, refer to
Section 310-00
.
- Attach the
vapor tube to the 2 retainers.
- Connect the
canister vent solenoid and throttle body electrical connectors.
- Attach the wiring harness pin-type retainer to the upper intake manifold.
- Install the
outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to
Section 303-12
.