2016-2019 Ford Explorer Intake Manifold Torque Specs

3.5L V6

Applies to 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 Ford Explorer

Labor Time:3.4 hours

Torque Values (20 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	8	6	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	8	6	—
⚠️ Fuel Rail Bolts	12	9	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Fuel Rail Bolts	12	9	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	23	17	Clean mating surfaces
Gasket Surface Bolts	23	17	Clean mating surfaces
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	54	40	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	54	40	—
PCV Valve	8	6	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
⚠️ PCV Valve	8	6	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Sensor Mounting Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	12	9	—
⚠️ Throttle Body Bolts	10	7	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Throttle Body Bolts	10	7	⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL
Upper Intake Manifold Bolts	10	89	In-lbs. Tighten in sequence.
Upper Intake Manifold Bolts	10	89	In-lbs. Tighten in sequence.

The primary torque specification for intake manifold on a 2016-2019 Ford Explorer is 19 Nm (14 lb-ft).

There are 20 torque specifications for intake manifold on the 2016-2019 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.