Intake Manifold Torque Specifications

2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8

Labor Time:3.4 hours

Torque Values (18 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Bolts	20	15	—
Cover Bolts	20	15	—
Cover Bolts	20	15	—
⚠️ Fuel Rail Bolts	12	9	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Fuel Rail Bolts	12	9	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Fuel Rail Bolts	12	9	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Intake Manifold Bolts	25	18	Tighten in sequence from center out \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Intake Manifold Bolts	25	18	Tighten in sequence from center out \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Intake Manifold Bolts	25	18	Tighten in sequence from center out \| ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	59	44	—
Mounting Bolts	59	44	—
Mounting Bolts	59	44	—
⚠️ PCV Valve	8	6	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
PCV Valve	8	6	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
PCV Valve	8	6	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Throttle Body Bolts	10	7	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Throttle Body Bolts	10	7	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Throttle Body Bolts	10	7	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

The primary torque specification for intake manifold on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer is 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

There are 18 torque specifications for intake manifold on the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.