Replacing intake manifold gasket

[Toolaholic]

I changed the intake manifold gasket on my 2007 Yaris. It was relatively easy . I took some pics.

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I drained the coolant from water pump lower hose.

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I removed air hose between throttle body and filter box and disconnected vacuum lines and radiator cap pipe from throttle body. All bolts and clamps were 10mm

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Wiring housing needs removed. Your can see the 12mm intake manifold bolts .

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The spec for intake is 30nm. I tested it with a torque wrench before removal. It clicked and fasteners didn’t move . If the intake fastener moved spec would be lower. I got spec from English Haynes manual . I used a matco 8 inch long 1/4 drive ratchet . It worked but if I do it again I’m using my 11 inch long Armstrong 3/8. Thottle body wouldn’t come off. I moved intake forward skipped out old gasket and put new one in. Note old gasket was oily .

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Put everything back together and used lisle funnel to add coolant. Run heater on full blast. Funnel helps burp air out . Note bubbles

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Crappy rusty bent out of shape factory air box hose clamp

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New stainless one I installed

[seatech30]

What was the reason/symptoms for changing the gasket? Just curious.

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What was the reason/symptoms for changing the gasket? Just curious.
Intermittent misfire cylinder 1. Turned out to be fuel injector . Thought maybe vacuum leak in intake . The gasket was oily so it wasn’t a bad thing. Plus only cost $11 for a fel pro plus some Toyota coolant

[toyotavios_11]

nice, wish to see anyone can DIY to replace front sway bar bush