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Correct torque on 2000 model : 18 Ft. lbs.- upper intake manifold [ plenum ].
24 ft. pounds
intake nut 89lb .in stud 106.lb.in plenum is 25nm
89LB-IN
It's directly underneath the plastic cover that covers the top of the engine, the plastic cover pulls off and the intake plenum is underneath it.
intake plenum
It is located between the top of the intake manifold and the bottom of the tuned port plenum. You should be able to see it if you look between the runners. It is round and is in the middle of the intake.
That is the top part of the engine. It is what the throttle body is bolted to.
The intake plenum on a V-6 or V-8 is bolted to the top of the intake manifold. It has the throttle body bolted to it. The throttle body houses the throttle plate and is located at the end of the tube that starts at the air filter housing. Sometimes the intake manifold on a 4 cylinder is referred to as a plenum. It works the same way and is found in the same manner. Look for the air filter housing, then follow the hose past the throttle body to the intake or plenum.
under top plenum on 3.1 engine at intake manifold.
You have to remove the intake plenum to access.
The plenum is the intake manifold.