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Throttle Body: Installation

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NOTE:

The left side throttle body is shown, the right side throttle body is installed the same way.

  1. Install a new throttle body gasket to the throttle body (1).
  2. Install throttle body (1) and bolts (3). Hand tighten the bolts (3).
  3. Connect the electronic throttle control electrical connector (2).
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  4. Install a new throttle body electrical connector harness clip to the harness and throttle body.
    Fig 1: Throttle Body Tightening Sequence
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    CAUTION:

    DO NOT OVER TORQUE. Over tightening can cause damage to the throttle body, gaskets, bolts and/or the intake manifold. The throttle body must be torqued in a mandatory torque sequence. Tighten in a criss - cross pattern to specification.

  5. Tighten the throttle body bolts (3) in a mandatory torque criss - cross pattern sequence to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
  6. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION .
  7. Connect the negative battery cable, tighten the nut to 10 N.m (90 in. lbs.).
  8. Use a scan tool and perform the ETC RELEARN function.