Intake Manifold Torque & Sequence

2002 Infiniti I35 V6-3.5L (VQ35DE)SECTION Intake Manifold Torque & Sequence


Intake Manifold / Torque Sequence:





Intake Manifold
1. Tighten all bolts and nuts to
4.9 to 9.8 Nm (0.50 to 0.99 kg-m, 44 to 86 inch lbs.).

2. Finally tighten all bolts and nuts to
26.5 to 31.4 Nm (2.7 to 3.2 kg-m, 20 to 23 ft. lbs.).


Tighten all bolts and nuts to the final torque, evenly dividing the tightening into at least five steps.




Intake Manifold Upper Collector / Torque Sequence:





Intake Manifold Upper Collector
Tighten in numerical order shown in the figure.

Bolts 17.6 to 21.6 Nm (1.8 to 2.2 kg-m, 13 to 15 ft. lbs.).



Intake Manifold Lower Collector / Torque Sequence:





Intake Manifold Lower Collector
Tighten in numerical order shown in the figure.

Nuts and Bolts 17.6 to 21.6 Nm (1.8 to 2.2 kg-m, 13 to 15 ft. lbs.)


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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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