112 ENGINE AND ENGINE REBUILDING
1982 and later intake manifold installation and
torque specifications
erator cable from the bracket and tie the ca-
ble out of the way. On 1973—81 models, un-
bolt the accelerator cable bracket from the
carburetor and tie the cable and bracket as-
sembly out of the way.
9. Disconnect the transmission linkage (or
cable) and/or cruise control cable at the car-
buretor.
10. Disconnect the vacuum hoses from the
distributor and power brake unit, if so
equipped. If the power brake line uses a flex
hose connected to an engine-mounted metal
line, disconnect the flex hose at the metal line.
11. Disconnect the ignition coil and tem
perature sending switch wiring (if the switch
is mounted on the intake manifold instead of
the cylinder head).
12. Mark and disconnect any remaining
vacuum lines which will interfere with the
removal of the intake manifold and carbu
retor assembly.
13. Remove the distributor as previously
outlined.
14. If the upper alternator or air condi-
1982 and later TBI plate installation
tioning compressor mounting brackets are
mounted to the intake manifold, remove the
brackets.
15. Disconnect the heater hose(s) at die
manifold and the upper radiator hose at the
thermostat housing.
16. Remove the intake manifold and car
buretor as an assembly.
NOTE:
The following steps apply only to
1982 and later models.
17. Disconnect die fuel inlet line at the
front Throttle Body Injection (TBI) unit.
18. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation
(EGR) solenoid.
19. Disconnect the wiring from die idle air
motors, injectors, and the throttle position
sensor (TPS).
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TORQUE SEQUENCE
Intake manifold gasket and seal placement
