Kawasaki STX-15F service manual Inlet Manifold Installation

3-76 FUEL SYSTEM (DFI)

Inlet Manifold

•Remove[B]. the inlet manifold [A] with the throttle body assy

•Remove the throttle body assy from the inlet manifold (see Throttle Body Assy Removal).

•Unscrew the inlet manifold plate bolts [A] and remove the plate [B] and gasket [C].

•Remove:

Inlet Air Temperature Sensor [D] Inlet Manifold Drain Plug [E] Inlet Air Pressure Sensor Bolts [F] Inlet Air Pressure Sensor [G]

Inlet Manifold Installation

•Replace the inlet manifold plate gasket with a new one.

•Tighten:

Torque - Inlet Manifold Plate Bolts: 7.8 N·m (0.80 kgf·m, 69 in·lb)

Inlet Manifold Drain Plug: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 14 ft·lb)

Inlet Air Temperature Sensor: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 14 ft·lb)

•Apply silicone oil to the O-ring [A] on the inlet air pressure sensor [B].

NOTE

○Do not apply silicone oil to the inside of inlet air pressure sensor connector.

•Install the inlet air pressure sensor on the inlet manifold.

Torque - Inlet Air Pressure Sensor Bolts: 7.8 N·m (0.80 kgf·m, 69 in·lb)

•Replace the inlet manifold gasket [A] with a new one and install it as shown.

•Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the inlet manifold mounting bolts and tighten them.

Torque - Inlet Manifold Mounting Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)

Inlet Manifold Mounting Nuts: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 14 ft·lb)