2013 Honda Odyssey Intake Torque Specs

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GOMEZMPX4
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I need the torque sequence and torque specs for the lower intake manifold, intake plenum and valve covers. any help would be appreciated.
Jun 17, 2019 at 2:23 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

The specs are below for all the intake and the valve covers.

The valve covers are only 9 ft lbs.

Roy

Tighten the bolts and nuts sequentially in three steps. Always use a new intake manifold gasket.


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Jun 17, 2019 at 7:39 PM
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GOMEZMPX4
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Thank you for the help. I need the torque specs for what I call the lower intake not sure what the proper name is. I’m including a photo I have drawn a line through part I’m talking about .
Jun 18, 2019 at 1:16 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Those bolts were part of the spec I sent to you.

Roy
Jun 18, 2019 at 3:09 AM
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GOMEZMPX4
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The specs you sent are for the plenum, plenum cover and valve covers, I want to change the gasket that is under the part with the red line on it attaches to the heads, again thank you for your help,
Jun 18, 2019 at 4:32 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Got it. Sorry, 21 ft lbs are the spec for the torque for those bolts.

Roy
Jun 18, 2019 at 4:54 AM
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GOMEZMPX4
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Would you happen to have torque sequence?
Jun 18, 2019 at 4:57 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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It did not show me the sequence but center out is the sequence.

Roy
Jun 18, 2019 at 5:05 AM
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GOMEZMPX4
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Okay, thanks for all your help.
Jun 18, 2019 at 5:07 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Jun 18, 2019 at 5:47 AM
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Does this apply for the J35A9 Engine in the 2006 Honda Pilot EX-L ?
May 14, 2023 at 4:54 PM
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Here are the torque specs for the intake manifold which might be similar. Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
May 15, 2023 at 3:10 AM

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Torque the lower intake manifold bolts that attach to the heads to 21 ft-lbs, working from the center outward in three steps, and always install a new intake manifold gasket. Torque the valve covers to 9 ft-lbs. The expert did not provide a numbered sequence or the plenum torque values in text.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2013 Honda Odyssey asked for torque specs and sequences for the lower intake manifold, intake plenum, and valve covers. The expert stated the valve covers are 9 ft-lbs, the lower intake bolts attaching to the heads are 21 ft-lbs, and tightening should be done sequentially in three steps from the center outward with a new gasket. A later question about whether the same specs apply to a 2006 Honda Pilot J35A9 was not specifically confirmed.

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