Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1999)
1. Clean the sealing surfaces.
2. Apply a bead of silicone rubber in four places.
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Use Silicone Gasket and Sealant F6AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A6.
3. Install the lower intake manifold gasket.
4. Using the guide pins, install the intake manifold. Tighten the bolts in sequence in four steps.
1
Tighten to 2.5 Nm (22 inch lbs.).
2
Tighten to 10 Nm (88 inch lbs.).
3
Tighten to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.).
4
Tighten to 14-18 Nm (11-13 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the water thermostat.
6. Install both the valve cover gaskets and the valve covers.