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Installation Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Throttle Body Assembly
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  1. Install a new gasket, if necessary.
  2. Install the throttle body.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Install the throttle body bolts/studs.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts/studs to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  4. Position the heater inlet and outlet pipes and install the pipe bracket to the throttle body studs.
  5. Install the heater inlet and outlet pipe nuts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 2: Identifying Throttle Body Assembly
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  6. Connect the ETC electrical connector (2).
  7. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to AIR CLEANER OUTLET DUCT REPLACEMENT .
  8. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD COVER REPLACEMENT .