Installation (3.0L)

Clean gasket mating surfaces. Install new throttle body gasket. Install throttle body. Lightly oil throttle body bolt threads. Install bolts and tighten in sequence to specification. See Fig 1. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE (V6). To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.

Fig 1: Throttle Body Bolt Tightening Sequence (3.0L)

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Fig 2: Exploded View Of Fuel Charging Assembly (3.8L SC)

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