RAM 1500 Van V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
a. Turn the intake manifold upside down. Support the manifold.
b. Place a new plenum pan gasket onto the seal rail of the intake manifold. Position the pan over the gasket. Align all the gasket and pan holes with
the intake manifold.
c. Hand start all bolts.
d. Tighten the bolts, in sequence, as follows:
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Step 1-Tighten bolts to 2.7 Nm (24 inch lbs.) torque.
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Step 2-Tighten bolts to 5.4 Nm (48 inch lbs.) torque.
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Step 3-Tighten bolts to 9.5 Nm (84 inch lbs.) torque.
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Step 4-Check that all bolts are tighten to 9.5 Nm (84 inch lbs.) torque.
