Rendezvous FWD V6-3.4L VIN E (2005)
Intake Manifold: Specifications
Lower Intake Manifold bolts.
Important: Manufacturer recommends the center bolts be fully torqued before the diagonal bolts to assure proper seal ability.
Important: Lower intake manifold bolts in location 6 and 7 should be torqued to specification using a crows foot type tool.
Lower Intake Manifold Bolt - Center
Tighten the lower intake manifold bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) in sequence.
Tighten the lower intake manifold bolts (5, 6, 7, 8) in sequence.
First Pass ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.)
First Pass .................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.)
Lower Intake Manifold Bolt - Corner
Tighten the lower intake manifold bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) in sequence.
Tighten the lower intake manifold bolts (5, 6, 7, 8) in sequence.
Final Pass ................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.)
Final Pass ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Upper Intake Manifold Bolt/Stud ............................................................................................................................................................... 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.
Intake Manifold Coolant Pipe Bolt ........................................................................................................................................................ 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
Throttle Body Bolt/Stud ............................................................................................................................................................................ 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs)
