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MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)08 · Manifolds and exhaust system
08 · Engine

Gasket - inlet manifold - VVC

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs › Gasket - inlet manifold - VVC
Manifolds and exhaust systemGasket - inlet manifold - VVC · page 1 of 2
  1. Release inlet manifold from cylinder head studs.
  2. Remove and discard gasket seal from inlet manifold.

Refit

  1. Clean manifold to cylinder head mating faces.
  2. Fit new gasket seal to inlet manifold and position inlet manifold to cylinder head studs.
Fit new gasket seal to inlet manifold and position inlet manifold to cylinder head studs.
  1. Fit nuts and bolts securing inlet manifold to cylinder head and tighten in sequence shown to 25 Nm.
  2. Secure fuel feed hose to fuel filter pipe.
  3. Connect MAP sensor multiplug.
  4. Connect breather hoses to camshaft cover and secure with clips.
  5. Connect coolant hose to inlet manifold and secure with clip.
  6. Connect fuel return hose to manifold and secure with clip.
  7. Fit and tighten bolts securing fuel return pipe to manifold.
  8. Connect IAT sensor multiplugs.
  9. Connect throttle inner cable to cam.
  10. Secure throttle cable to abutment bracket.
  11. Secure throttle cable to manifold clip.
  12. Fit EVAP canister in support bracket.
  13. Connect EVAP canister to inlet manifold hose and secure clip.
  14. Connect brake servo vacuum hose to inlet manifold.
  15. Fit dipstick/filler tube to pipe.
  16. Align dipstick/filler tube mounting bracket, fit bolt and tighten to 10 Nm.
  17. Fit dipstick.
  18. Secure coil harness to support bracket.
  19. Position cross bracing, fit nut and new bolt and tighten to 25 Nm.
  20. Refill cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM, Adjustments.
  21. Fit engine cover. See ENGINE, Repairs.
  22. Connect battery earth lead.

GASKET - INLET MANIFOLD - VVC

Service repair no - 30.15.08

Remove

  1. Remove manifold chamber gasket. See this section.
  2. Drain cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM, Adjustments.

CAUTION: Depressurise fuel pressure before disconnecting fuel pipes. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS, Adjustments.

  1. Position cloth to catch spillage.
Gasket - inlet manifold - vvc – Position cloth to catch spillage.
  1. Release fuel return hose from fuel return pipe.
  2. Release fuel feed hose from fuel filter pipe.
  3. Position drainage tray to collect coolant spillage.

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