Vanguard BIG BLOCK M540000, Repair Manual, Page: 138 / 168

8. Reserve connecting the equipment harness connector
( A ) until all service and repairs are complete and the
engine is safe to run.
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Intake Manifold
1. Install the intake manifold ( A , Figure 179) with new
gaskets onto the manifold studs.
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2. Start the 4 intake manifold fasteners ( B ) by hand. Tighten
to 135 lb-in (15.3 Nm).
T-MAP Sensor - EFI
1. Lightly lubricate the T-MAP senor o-ring with clean
engine oil.
2. Install the senor into the port on the intake manifold.
3. Start the T-MAP sensor fastener by hand. Tighten to
90
lb-in (10.2 Nm).
4. Connect the wire harness connector to the T-MAP
sensor connector.
5. Press IN the red secondary connector lock to secure the
connector to the sensor.
Fuel Rail and Fuel Injectors - EFI
1. Lightly lubricate fuel injector O-rings with clean engine
oil.
2. Install fuel injectors into intake manifold.
3. Install retaining clips to secure fuel injector caps to fuel
injectors. Orient retaining clips as noted during removal.
Be sure retaining clips are fully engaged.
4. Install 2 fasteners to secure fuel injector cap flanges to
intake manifold ( A , Figure 180). Tighten to 113 lb-in
(12.8 Nm).
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5. Install fasteners to secure fuel rail clamps to intake
manifold ( B ). Tighten to 87 lb-in (9.8 Nm).
6. Connect fuel injector connectors ( C ). Push in green
secondary locks to secure.
7. Firmly push quick disconnect fitting onto fuel pump
module ( D ). Gently tug on fitting to verify that it is
properly seated and secure.
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